Packaging Operations Leader – Lean, Safety & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Glendale, AZ seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations in the converting department. You will ensure safety policies, supervise personnel, drive maintenance, and meet customer requirements for efficient production.

You will guide a management team and coach direct reports for performance and development. The role emphasizes lean process deployment, cost control, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical acumen and leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience driving lean processes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for coordinating plant activities to meet objectives.
• Review customer requirements and implement process improvements.
• Develop and manage communication across stakeholder groups to support goals.
• Oversee safety policies, maintenance, and production activities in the converting department.
• Manage plant P&L and capital budgets to improve profitability.

Skills

Mechanical acumen

Communication skills

Change agent

Lean processes

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Glendale, AZ seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations in the converting department. You will ensure safety policies, supervise personnel, drive maintenance, and meet customer requirements for efficient production.

You will guide a management team and coach direct reports for performance and development. The role emphasizes lean process deployment, cost control, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across stakeholders to deliver