The opportunity: To be fully responsible for all areas of manufacture within Cut Crease.

How you will impact WestRock:

• All production and PMR activities of the department,

• Day to day management of the staff and processes

• Agree, produce and ensure adherence to all Cut Crease Productivity and Quality KPIs

• Produce all Monthly Production and Quality reports relevant to areas of responsibility

• Communicate all relevant information to C&C team members on all four shifts

• Absence Management of team members including holiday planning, control & reduction of overtime

• Understand lean principles and assist manufacturing team in implementing cost reduction projects within manufacturing environment.

• Performance management of team members to include annual development reviews.

• Implement process improvement activities. Work with the Operations Director to ensure that as a team we provide the best service to our customers in terms of OTIF, and quality of product

• Understanding of customer requirements and liaison where required

• Deliver C&C Maintenance program

• Fully investigate complaints and implement corrective actions including disciplinary proceedings if required. Consistent approach required.

• Support the Production Planner.

• To ensure that all areas of responsibility retain high levels of housekeeping

• To be Health and Safety focused at all time. To identify and address any non conforming areas

• Work with the HR Officer to ensure the Absence Management process is followed and conduct return to work reviews when required

• Conduct return to work reviews when required

• Drive continuous improvement and best practice initiatives

• Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format

• Control the Stripping team ensuring the products are available for Finishing when required in line with PSA.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong mechanical skills and pragmatic approach to problem solving

• Willingness to develop operator level skills

• Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications

• Good people skills

• Exposure to change management processes.

• Awareness of current SHE and employment legislation/standards.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Project management and problem solving skills.

• Numerical /Verbal reasoning skills at management norm (SHL).

• Lean thinking knowledge and understanding

• Information handling.

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.