Sr. Manager Mfg Operations

Description & RequirementsSmurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.Operations Manager – Beverage Packaging Systems | Smyrna, GeorgiaThe OpportunityThe Beverage Packaging Systems (BPS) group designs, builds and provides technical support for our advanced packaging machinery created for our customers.The Operations Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the BPS machine assemble and build in Smyrna, Georgia.How You Will Impact Smurfit WestrockLead all production, innovation, and new platform development related functions for our North America-based machinery teamEnsure all packaging machines are delivered to our global customers with impeccable quality, on time and within budget, which is the core function of this roleAs one of the critical innovation platforms for Smurfit Westrock, you will ensure our innovation and development resources are well aligned to the company’s innovation framework ensuring the most optimized solutions across our packaging materials, designs, converting and packaging machineryP&L responsibility and direct leadership of Smurfit Westrock employees, on-site contractorsProvide safety leadership to ensure the facility safety execution meets company requirements and ensure all machinery produced and shipped meets local safety regulations at the time of commercializationEngage with our customers in support of our technical sales activities as well as factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT)Champion the development activities for new packaging systems (materials, carton design and machine platforms) for the BPS team, aligning with the company’s stage gate processes and prioritizationProvide the global capacity required to meet competitive lead-times for the annual anticipated volume of machinesReporting to this position will be Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Assembly, Quality, and Data AnalyticsWhat You Need To SucceedBachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical degree 10+ years of management and leadership experience in a manufacturing facilityStrong technical background in high-speed machinery Proven experience in budget and financial managementStrong track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative changeAbility to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early Ability to facilitate the development of others’ knowledge and skillsDemonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial dataMust possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skillsFoundational commercial and financial business acumenLeadership skills and experience required to drive the global machinery strategic agenda throughout the BPS organization (transformational change management)Ability to operate with the customers’ best interest in mind Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and evolving information Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audienceStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with all levels of the organizationSolid influencing and negotiation skills Excellent motivational skills and multitasking abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced technical knowledge and layman translation skillsAir travel up to 20%, including domestic and international travelCandidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.