Mgr II, Assembly Ops

Smurfit Westrock plc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Illinois is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the Assembly/Contract Packaging production. You will plan and direct production flow, schedule deadlines, and coordinate with coordinators, supervisors, and staffing agencies to meet production requirements.

The role requires a college degree (preferred), 5+ years of supervisory experience, strong problem-solving and financial acumen, and English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a related industry with supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective verbal communication skills; English and Spanish preferred.
• Above average mathematical skills and financial acumen.

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 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

English and Spanish

Communication

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

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:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the production operations of the Assembly/Contract Packaging facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• 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

What you need to succeed:

• 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. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• 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

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• 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

What we offer:

• 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
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.

The salary range for this position is $97,125.00 - $161,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.

The application window is expected to close by 16-Oct-2026.