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The Opportunity:

Claremont Folding Carton has an opportunity for a Lead Person in our Finishing area. The Finishing Department

Lead has overall responsibility for the department and interacting with supporting groups to maximize the efficiency and quality of production.

Operational Areas of Responsibility

· Department Teams and Support Groups

Safety/Housekeeping

· Establish and sustain a clean and well organized department

· Instill a "proactive" approach towards safety with employee involvement

· Determine housekeeping goals/objectives/procedures for all shifts

· Ensure safety rule compliance across all shifts

· Ensure Safety is never sacrificed

Quality and Continuous Improvement

· Lead with a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement - Safety, Quality and Productivity

· Ensure quality control plans are developed and fully implemented for quality excellence

· Work with employees on prioritizing improvement opportunities

· Ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented for internal and external customer complaints

· Ensure SQF compliance across all shifts

· Strive to meet or exceed customer expectations in product safety, quality, and service

Human Resources

· Coach Department and Plant employees with written and verbal communication

· Lead with a "Team Based" problem solving approach

· Ensure employees are effectively trained to meet expectations

· Determine departmental staffing needs

· Inspire commitment in others for individual and team objectives

· Reward, recognize and celebrate accomplishments and improvements

Production and Cost Improvement

· Relentless focus on measurable continuous improvement

· Identify obstacles and develop and execute action plans to improve performance

· Lead teams to achieve OEEr objectives

· Be innovative and creative with process improvements - "Think outside the box"

· Ensure production performance is measured

· Ensure each shift receives performance feedback and updates on improvement plans through written and verbal communication

· Pay strict attention to departmental costs - labor, materials, supplies and parts

· Work with Reliability Department on managing work order trends and downtime reduction improvements

· Ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance is established for equipment

· Work with suppliers and vendors for technical support and solutions

Back-up responsibilities: Maybe called upon to perform some Finishing Dept Manager duties if needed. Department level leads from any area may fill in for one another if needed.

What You Need to Succeed:

Strong technical background in folding carton finishing

Project management and planning skills

Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate employees to reach their potential

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

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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.