Manufacturing Operations Leader

Smurfit Westrock plc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Career development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Illinois seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to oversee departments, drive on-time production, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will manage capacity, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement while coaching teams and guiding expense and capital decisions.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of manufacturing management, 7–10 years in manufacturing with printing industry experience, and strong metrics, MS Office, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent related work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing management experience.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing experience, preferable in printing.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership in assigned departments to ensure timely production of quality products.
• Proactively manage departmental metrics to control cost, downtime, and waste.
• Foster a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment.
• Develop and manage capacity, sequences, and manning to meet production schedules.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and capital planning.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Analytical skills

Time management

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Illinois seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to oversee departments, drive on-time production, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will manage capacity, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement while coaching teams and guiding expense and capital decisions.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of manufacturing management, 7–10 years in manufacturing with printing industry experience, and strong metrics, MS Office, and communication skills.