Finishing Manager

Career Opportunity: The Finishing Manager will provide oversight and leadership in WestRock’s folding carton facility. You will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day management of converting departments, through the management of supervisory staff, including achieving production goals, managing performance of direct reports, making sound operational decisions, solving problems, and managing conflict.How you will impact WestRock:

Ensure the timely production of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost (downtime, make-readies, run speed and waste).

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s Path to One. Actively engage and participate in company Operational Excellence training, projects and audits.

Analyze work orders, work piece, to determine process, materials / substrates, machines, and sequence of operation.

Assign tasks to workers and specifies methods of coordinating workflow to meet production schedules.

Assure certain stock has arrived and is available and staged in accordance with workflow schedule.

Confer with scheduling daily to determine workload and production performance expectation.

Inspect finished pieces visually and using precision measuring devices.

Work with Quality Control to monitor output. Take part in assessing / grading each project for standard deviations and imperfections.

What you need to succeed:

5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; folding carton experience is a plus

Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the converting process as well as maintenance issues

Strong leadership, strategic planning and analytical skills

Strong focus on Safety and Quality

Focus on Continuous Improvement; Six Sigma and / or Lean Principles highly desired

Must have the ability to champion and lead change within the department and facility wide

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ability to learn new software applications

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery

Proven successful track record in managing, motivating, and building teams

High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred

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, and more

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.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.