Finishing Manager

WestRock Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Raleigh, NC seeks a Finishing Manager to lead assigned departments, ensuring daily production of quality products and adherence to cost metrics. You will manage supervisory staff, drive performance, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in folding carton converting with strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; strong computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of folding carton converting experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to workers and coordinate workflow to meet production schedules.
• Analyze work orders and determine process, materials, machines, and sequence of operation.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and coach supervisory staff to meet production goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Folding carton converting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Finishing Manager - Raleigh, NC

Opportunity

Provide oversight and leadership in the assigned departments. Ensure the timely production of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations. To proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost (downtime, make‑readies, run speed and waste). To ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. To foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s Path to One. Ultimately responsible for day‑to‑day management of assigned departments, through the management of supervisory staff, including achieving production goals, managing performance of direct reports, making sound operational decisions, solving problems, and managing conflict.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Assign tasks to workers and specify methods of coordinating workflow to meet production schedules.
• Analyze work orders, work piece, to determine process, materials / substrates, machines, and sequence of operation.
• Assure certain stock has arrived and is available and staged in accordance with workflow schedule.
• Confers with scheduling daily to determine workload and production performance expectation.
• Inspects finished pieces visually and using precision measuring devices.
• Works with Quality Control to monitor output. Takes part in assessing / grading each project for standard deviations and imperfections.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures.
• Actively engaging and participating in company Operational Excellence training, projects and audits.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance plan for department equipment.
• Investigates malfunction of machines and equipment; determines need for repair and maintenance.
• Ensures employees are following safety regulations.
• Keeps abreast of new products and developments within the department.
• Ensures staffing is appropriate to meet workload requirements and productivity standards.
• Manages performance by setting goals and consistently holding employees accountable for meeting performance standards through coaching, counseling, and timely review process.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must have high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of folding carton converting experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to do the jobs he/she is supervising or to quickly gain a working knowledge of those jobs.
• Ability to foster teamwork and motivate individual performers.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of, or be able to learn quickly, safety rules and procedures, operating, maintenance, and technical policies and procedures.
• Efficient in basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to foster teamwork and motivate individual performance.
• Must have the ability to champion and lead change within the department and facility wide.
• Must identify with and support company leadership and decisions.
• Ability to network with peers and associates to build collaborative relationships.
• Passion for the business and personal dedication focused on accomplishing organizational goals.
• Strong technical knowledge of converting and finishing operations.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Experience working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate.
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection.
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well‑being.
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more.