Manufacturing Operations Manager

1 week ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States WestRock Full time

Job Summary:

WestRock is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our corrugated plants in the South Region. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations while empowering plant employees to ensure employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify long-term capital needs and structure to ensure fully deployed capital is operating at optimal performance and achieving ROI
  • Conduct safety walkthroughs to identify behaviors and conditions in specific areas with high potential for injury or risk
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to analyze root causes and resolve problems at underperforming plants to ensure all plants are running at full operational efficiency
  • Manage execution and quality delivery of change across assigned plants through leadership alignment, delivery of training and communications to help achieve desired change outcomes
  • Identify regional/industry specific barriers to production performance, and provide guidance and support to local teams
  • Maintain strong relationships with Business Unit General Managers (BUGMs) and Assistant Vice Presidents (AVPs) to influence operational excellence, strategize region growth ideas, and provide recommendations to engage and influence people
  • Coach plant leadership team to utilize Daily Management System (DMS) to manage performance scorecard SMART goals and track KPIs (downtime, make-readies, run speed, waste, and safety compliance)
  • Ensure staffing is appropriate to meet workload requirements, productivity standards, and provide recommendations for alternative staffing models

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in corrugated manufacturing production industry; leadership and management experience
  • Possess computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Ability to utilize a planner software (i.e. Kiwi, JDE)
  • Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen
  • Adept at problem-solving and identifying root causes to implement preventative methods
  • Be a strategic thinker with the confidence to make decisions which impact safety, cost, operations, and productivity
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities
  • Strong communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to be a true energizer of change with growth mindset
  • Possess proficient oral and written communication skills
  • Proven experience managing and developing high performing teams
  • 90% travel

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.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.

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