Assembly Operations Leader: Drive Production & Efficiency

Smurfit-Westrock; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training programs

Benefits package including health, 401

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the Assembly/Contract Packaging facility's production operations in Illinois. You will plan, direct and coordinate workflow, set schedules, and ensure timely completion of work while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will lead supervisors, coordinate with other departments, train staff, manage budgets, and drive efficiency and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years experience in a related industry with supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective verbal communication skills. Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.
• Above average mathematical skills and financial acumen.
• Strong problem solving skills and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate production work flow; prepare production schedule and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work
• Maintain daily contact with project coordinators, production team leaders, set-up team, and temporary staffing agency to assure production requirements are met
• Coordinate production activities with the related activities of other departments
• Ensure training of plant production personnel; update and maintain training documentation pertaining to production efficiency, safety, GMP's , SOP's, and quality procedures
• Establish and control conditions in production to achieve maximum efficiency; troubleshoot and resolve problems related to design, production, and quality issues
• Develop and maintain cost effective efficiency and quality improvements
• Promote innovation to achieve increased quality and productivity with Assembly Line Leaders
• Direct supervision of Production Supervisors and Support Supervisors
• Evaluate and review employee performance for both salaried and hourly employees
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels; assist as needed in resolving employee issues and discipline
• Comply with all safety and environmental rules and regulations; create and maintain a safe and secure work environment
• Liaise with vendors and contractors
• Participate in the budget process
• Assist General Manager with executing operating strategies and plans, and achieving company goals and objectives

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading and interpreting documents

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

College degree preferred; High school diploma or GED required

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the Assembly/Contract Packaging facility's production operations in Illinois. You will plan, direct and coordinate workflow, set schedules, and ensure timely completion of work while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will lead supervisors, coordinate with other departments, train staff, manage budgets, and drive efficiency and cost improvements.