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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to actively progress the business in all aspects of the Corrugator within production. The role will be responsible for the operational functions of the process area to ensure the output requirements of the business are met and to exceed targets for safety, efficiency, output, quality and waste.

Key Responsibilites of the role:

Supporting development of the Corrugator team ensuring that all system processes, health, safety and quality systems are trained and adhered to

Supporting development of the Corrugator team with completing appraisals and identifying areas of development/training

Completion of audits of current processes to identify areas of improvement

Development of new process working documents and delivering training

Managing waste management control and identifying areas of improvement

Achieving production KPI’s in line with the business strategy

Understanding and adhering to quality control and supporting the Quality department in continuously looking at reducing Corrugator complaints

Establish and maintain regular feedback and information flow between the corrugator, conversion, despatch and customer services to secure smooth product flow.

Oversee maintenance works across the production area and plan the preventive initiatives in close conjunction with the Engineering Department to secure availability of required capacities

Ensure appropriate product / machinery allocation and undertake the corrective actions if required to ensure the optimal output in terms of quality and costs

The successful candidate should have:

Good communication skills, written and verbal

5 years + manufacturing experience including people management

Highly self-motivated

Analytical thinking

Self-managing

Forward planning skills

Experience in process development and project management

Leadership qualification e.g. ILM level 5

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

Visionary with the ability to see the bigger picture

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support for you and your family

Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job