Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Smurfit Westrock Company

Chattanooga, TN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Conference Management, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metrics, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management

LOCATION

Chattanooga, TN

POSTED

2 days ago

General Information

Job ID
ATR62016

Posting Job Title
Finishing Manager

Locations
TN Chattanooga Offset

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
07-May-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The Finishing Manager will provide oversight and leadership in Smurfit 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 Smurfit 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.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Smurfit Westrock Company

Chattanooga, TN

About the Company

Smurfit Westrock Company

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