Production Manager

WestRock Company; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary

Generous benefits package including 401k match

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Production Manager in New Lenox, Illinois to oversee the Corrugated department and ensure operational efficiency. This role requires a leader with over 7 years of experience in corrugated packaging operations, a strong mechanical acumen, and the ability to manage P&L effectively.

The successful candidate will implement safety policies, guide plant production, and foster team development while aligning with the company's commitment to integrity, respect, sustainability, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in corrugated packaging operations.
• Proven track record of leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with financial data analysis and capital management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Corrugated department.
• Develop safety plans and ensure program adoption.
• Improve plant profitability by managing P&L.

Skills

Leadership experience in corrugated packaging operations

Mechanical acumen

Process management expertise

Scheduling software usage

Change agent mentality

Communication skills

Quality processes knowledge

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunity: The Production Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of maintaining the facility operations for the Corrugated department, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, and customer requirements. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and will provide direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule. You will also serve as a coach to team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on the coordination of plant activities through planning with supervision 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, 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

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Must have 7+ years of leadership experience in both corrugated packaging operations - Required
• 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.
• Lead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency.
• 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.

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
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.