Senior Production Manager - Corrugated Manufacturing

Smurfit-Westrock; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Production Manager to lead a manufacturing team in our Georgia plant. You will direct daily production activities, drive safety programs, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime while meeting quality targets and customer commitments.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated/converting, a strong Lean background, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associated degree or higher in Business/Applied Science (Technical preferred).
• 5+ years supervisory experience in corrugated/converting industry.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience.
• Effective communication with employees and customers (verbal and written).
• Ability to collaborate in challenging situations and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet production volumes, quality, safety and budget targets.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and ensure compliance with policies and OSHA regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor control procedures to prevent downtime and defects.
• Revise production schedules due to equipment issues or last-minute orders; analyze production reports to identify nonconformities.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop methods to prevent delays and improve product quality.
• Develop training opportunities for Production Supervisors and track progress against goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean & CI

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Education

Associated degree or higher in Business/Applied Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proprietary corrugated software

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Production Manager to lead a manufacturing team in our Georgia plant. You will direct daily production activities, drive safety programs, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime while meeting quality targets and customer commitments.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated/converting, a strong Lean background, and effective communication skills.