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.

Finishing Line Leader 

Shift: 2nd

 

Summary:

The Finishing Line Leader position overseeing a production line, trains and directs the finishing personnel and coordinates the work flow to achieve plant goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Provide new hire training, cross training and follow up training to finishing personnel.Set up line and/or assist with line set up as needed.Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift’s production and the start of the next shift, if applicable.Assign full-time/temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order and train accordingly.Coordinate and motivate full-time/temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals.Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, troubleshoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Supervisor.Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete quality checks to verify at a minimum of 5-7% of kits produced.Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system.Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practicesCommunicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance, and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line.Lead and participate in special projects, as needed.Other duties as assigned.Assigned overtime is mandatory.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

 

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Ability to Execute - Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities, may provide leadership/motivation.

 

Commitment to Task - Meets commitments, works independently, accepts ownership of projects and outcomes, takes personal responsibility and sets objectives/standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements, shows a sense of urgency about getting results.

 

Communication - Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas and messages through written, verbal and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers engaging presentations, shares information and ideas with others in a timely manner. Listen carefully and attentively.Customer Focus - For both internal and external customers, builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met in a timely manner, solicits opinions and ideas from customers.

 

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, and current preventive maintenance software. Strong computer skills are required.

 

Other Qualifications:

The Finishing Line Leader position requires good oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. This position also requires strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply innovative solutions and to think creatively in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.

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