Production Manager (Corrugator)

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About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The role of Corrugator Manager is as a recognised line manager position within the business.  The Corrugator Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of their area, resources and team members, with primary responsibilites to oversee and organise the engineering process and ensuring colleagues operate in a safe and timely manner. The corrugator Manager must work closely with engineering department and planning in order to maximize production versus maintenance.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Corrugator Manager  is responsible for managing the day-to-day people resource within their area.  Key areas of focus will include:

Health & Safety

Performance Development Reviews (1-2-1’S & PDRs) and Performance Development Plans (PDPs)

Training & Development

Absence Management (authorised & unauthorised)

Investigations

Discipline & Grievance

Team Briefings/Production Meetings/Tool Box Talks

Controls & Targets

The Corrugator Manager is responsible for achieving and communicating operational targets within their area of responsibility, both within their own team and across the wider organisation.  The Corrugator Manager will be responsible for ensuring their team members understand the measures and how they are performing against them.  They will be able to identify possible areas of improvement.  Key areas of focus will include:

Oee

Service

Quality

Overtime

Manning

Otif

Down time – planned maintenance

Stock Levels

Complaints reduction

SSOW/SOPs

Audits

The Corrugator Manager is responsible for managing the activites within their area.  Key areas of focus will include:

Responsibility for the operational functions of a process area to ensure the output requirements of the business are met.

To exceed targets for efficiency, output, quality and waste.

To promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and hygiene within their team and the wider business.

Achieve required daily output volumes.

Ensure all output is manufactured to the required specification, quality and quantity.

Co-ordinate the activities of the Team Leaders and develop them to achieve daily output requirements.

Ensure all staff are held accountable for their responsibilities.

Ensure all operators are fully trained to company standards of competence.

Ensure flexibility of skills are available at all times to cover holidays, absence etc.

Maintain control and discipline of all staff.

Ensure the department operates to the company’s health, safety and hygiene policies and procedures.  To undertake risk assessments, safe systems of work, inspections and accident investigations.

Work with the Quality function to develop and maintain process control checks for the area.

Work with Engineering function to develop planned maintenance routines and daily machine control checks.

Work to reduce raw material costs including working with suppliers.

Participate in setting goals and standards for the department.

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support for you and your family

Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job