Corrugator Lead

Smurfit-Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Texas seeks a Corrugator Leader to run the end-to-end production process for assigned products, planning and coordinating to meet specifications.

This role supervises operations and product development staff, ensures safe, efficient production with minimal waste, and maintains quality and machine performance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and prior corrugated industry experience; leadership skills are essential, with a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• 6 months’ experience as Corrugator Operator or Corrugator Slitter Operator preferred.
• Supervisory experience managing at least 5 people preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient production with minimum waste.
• Maintain established quality standards, machine efficiencies, and production levels.
• Communicate standards to staff and provide training, including cross-training.
• Coordinate with supervision and maintenance on repairs and preventive maintenance; document with work orders.
• Follow proper operating procedures for each position and ensure shift changes are smooth.
• Implement and uphold all company policies, safety programs, and housekeeping rules.
• Prepare reports completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Corrugator operator

Read tape measure

English proficiency

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity:

• Corrugator Leader is in charge of the entire production process for a particular or set of products. They plan, organize and recommend strategies in ensuring that the product is developed successfully, in accordance with all specifications. They supervise teams that work in operations and product development.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Ensure safe, efficient production with minimum waste
• Maintain established quality standards, machine efficiencies, and production levels
• Communicate these standards to staff
• Train employees and provide continuous training, including cross training, for each crew member
• Ensure the performance and documentation of quality control checks
• Maintain materials necessary to perform production duties
• Coordinate with supervision and maintenance on any necessary repairs or preventive maintenance and document with work orders
• Know proper operating procedures for each position in the Corrugator
• Establish high morale among subordinates by displaying fairness, consistency, and interest in employee problems
• Process all reports completely, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Improve managerial skills by enrolling and attending seminars and technical courses, with the approval of your manager
• Communicate with appropriate supervisory personnel to avoid confusion or problems at shift changes
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including union contract, safety program, and good housekeeping
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SW employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

What you will need to succeed:

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to speak, read, comprehend, and write legibly in English
• Able to lift 25-50 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Read and follow instructions on factory masters
• Have a working telephone number on record with Human Resources, Corrugator Superintendent/Supervisor, and Production Manager at all times
• Qualified Converting Operator
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry, preferred
• 6 months’ experience as a Corrugator Operator or Corrugator Slitter Operator, preferred
• Supervisory experience as a proven manager/lead man of at least 5 people, preferred
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and listen frequently. The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.