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WestRock Company Production Manager in Limerick, Ireland
The opportunity: The Finishing manager will be fundamental in ensuring; the smooth running of the Finishing department and, the co-ordination of resources are operationally managed to ensure that orders flow efficiently through the Finishing Department; schedule and bottleneck management requirements are fully planned and met, Operational Excellence objectives and performance levels defined are achieved, and staffing requirements are continually monitored to ensure effective staff deployment whilst facilitating continuous improvement projects within the combined finishing function.
How you will impact WestRock:
Ensure that schedule adherence, product quality, waste reduction and production efficiency are treated as priorities for the department.
Ensure that job related departmental bottlenecks are proactively identified and effectively managed.
Ensure that Operational Excellence improvement plans are effectively developed and executed.
Work closely with other departments, such as Planning, Engineering, Cut and Crease and the Warehouse, to ensure effective internal customer-supplier relationships and team working.
Ensure that all Finishing staff are effectively utilised.
Ensure that the current inbuilt flexibility of staff is fully utilised.
Ensure that departmental personnel can operate across a wide range of activities within the department.
Ensure that planned equipment maintenance is carried out effectively, in liaison with the Maintenance Department
Carry out monthly departmental briefings.
Complete on-site customer visits and clinics as required; this may involve travel.
What you need to succeed:
Strong experience in people management/strong interpersonal skills
Experience in working to demanding schedule patterns,
Ability to identify and drive change
Experience in the use of management techniques e.g. 5S, TPM, six sigma, continuous improvement techniques, project management, etc.
Good verbal and written presentation/communication skills
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
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.