Cut and Crease Manager

WestRock; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a production manager in Leicester. Key responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality KPIs, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices. This role is focused on leadership and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pragmatic approach to problem solving and willingness to develop operator level skills.
• Exposure to change management processes and awareness of current legislation/standards.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and PMR activities including day-to-day staff oversight.
• Ensure KPIs for productivity and quality are met.
• Implement process improvement activities and address non-conformities.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Problem solving

Good people skills

Understanding of IT systems

Lean thinking knowledge

Job description

Description & Requirements

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All production and PMR activities of the department,
• Day to day management of the staff and processes
• Agree, produce and ensure adherence to all Cut Crease Productivity and Quality KPIs
• Produce all Monthly Production and Quality reports relevant to areas of responsibility
• Communicate all relevant information to C&C team members on all four shifts
• Absence Management of team members including holiday planning, control & reduction of overtime
• Understand lean principles and assist manufacturing team in implementing cost reduction projects within manufacturing environment.
• Performance management of team members to include annual development reviews.
• Implement process improvement activities. Work with the Operations Director to ensure that as a team we provide the best service to our customers in terms of OTIF, and quality of product
• Understanding of customer requirements and liaison where required
• Deliver C&C Maintenance program
• Fully investigate complaints and implement corrective actions including disciplinary proceedings if required. Consistent approach required.
• Support the Production Planner.
• To ensure that all areas of responsibility retain high levels of housekeeping
• To be Health and Safety focused at all time. To identify and address any non conforming areas
• Work with the HR Officer to ensure the Absence Management process is followed and conduct return to work reviews when required
• Conduct return to work reviews when required
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
• Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format
• Control the Stripping team ensuring the products are available for Finishing when required in line with PSA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Strong mechanical skills and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Willingness to develop operator level skills
• Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications
• Good people skills
• Exposure to change management processes.
• Awareness of current SHE and employment legislation / standards.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Project management and problem solving skills.
• Lean thinking knowledge and understanding
• Information handling.