Plant Manager

WestRock Company; Allegan (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is looking for a Plant Manager to lead plant operations in Allegan, Michigan. This role involves overseeing daily activities including safety, production, and personnel management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry required.
• 7+ years related leadership experience in production facilities.
• Knowledge of capital management and financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations and safety policies.
• Manage P&L, manufacturing costs, and operating efficiencies.
• Coordinate plant activities to meet manufacturing objectives.

Skills

Mechanical acumen

Process management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Scheduling software

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR50375

Posting Job Title

Plant Manager

Locations

MI Allegan

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

01-Apr-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Opportunity summary: As a Plant Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day activities of maintaining the plant facility operations, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, customer requirements, planning and scheduling. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and must contribute to achieving sales objectives. You will also serve as a coach to team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Provide leadership and guidance on the coordination of plant activities through planning with Superintendents to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Review customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing, effective, safety plans to ensure program adoption and implementation
• Offer new ideas to support fulfillment of department goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction
• Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and produce superior products
• Manage P&L, capital expenditures, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability
• Monitor and control waste management to manage production costs and reduce environmental impacts
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
• 7 plus years of related leadership experience in a production facility
• Demonstrated mechanical acumen
• Proven experience using scheduling software
• Ability to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency
• Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-oriented
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
• Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplishing organizational goals
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
• Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals
  
  

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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