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divh2Finishing Manager/h2pSmurfit 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./ppstrongCareer Opportunity:/strong The Finishing Manager will provide oversight and leadership in our Knoxville 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./ppstrongHow You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:/strong/pulliEnsure the timely production of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations./liliProactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost (downtime, make-readies, run speed and waste)./liliEnsure compliance with all company policies and procedures./liliFoster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the companys Path to One. Actively engage and participate in company Operational Excellence training, projects and audits./liliAnalyze work orders, work piece, to determine process, materials / substrates, machines, and sequence of operation./liliAssign tasks to workers and specifies methods of coordinating workflow to meet production schedules./liliAssure certain stock has arrived and is available and staged in accordance with workflow schedule./liliConfer with scheduling daily to determine workload and production performance expectation./liliInspect finished pieces visually and using precision measuring devices./liliWork with Quality Control to monitor output. Take part in assessing / grading each project for standard deviations and imperfections./li/ulpstrongWhat You Need to Succeed:/strong/pulli3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; folding carton experience is a plus/liliAbility to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the converting process as well as maintenance issues/liliStrong leadership, strategic planning and analytical skills/liliStrong focus on Safety and Quality/liliFocus on Continuous Improvement; Six Sigma and / or Lean Principles highly desired/liliMust have the ability to champion and lead change within the department and facility wide/liliProficient in Microsoft Office applications, ability to learn new software applications/liliDemonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery/liliProven successful track record in managing, motivating, and building teams/liliHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred/li/ulpstrongWhat We Offer:/strong/pulliCorporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence/liliComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities/liliAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential/liliA generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off, and more/liliA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work./li/ulpCandidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment./p/div