Continuous Improvment Leader

WestRock Company • Gallatin, TN • 3d ago

At Smurfit Westrock we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that\u2019s shaping the future of packaging.

Career Opportunity:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader functions as a critical role in supporting Smurfit Westrock\u2019s commitment to operational excellence.

This individual will act as a change agent to elevate business performance and deliver high impact results and develop a culture of continuous improvement. Success requires a leader who can effectively drive change in a fast-paced environment utilizing process improvement methodologies and tools. You will develop a CI strategy, identify high impact improvement opportunities, execute projects, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

This position supports the Gallatin, TN, Olive Branch, MS and Cullman, AL corrugated container facilities.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Partner with site leaders to ensure site CI priorities are aligned with overall business strategy and goals.

Leverage a zero-loss mindset to identify and prioritize areas of improvement.

Deliver value by both leading and supporting the focused execution of CI projects.

Manage the local pipeline of improvement projects aligned to productivity targets.

Work with site leaders to prioritize and assign resources to ensure project success.

Build capability in others through coaching and mentoring project leaders and teams.

Support implementation of enterprise initiatives including Daily Management System, Problem-Solving Practices, and Reliability Excellence.

Coordinate regular progress reviews of CI projects with project leaders and site leadership.

Function as a liaison to the divisional Operational Excellence team.

Tracking and reporting of results including cost / productivity benefits.

Ensuring all projects and savings are properly documented in the WestRock productivity tracker.

Sharing best practices within and outside of the site.

Supporting the enterprise Learning & Development framework, processes, and tools in partnership with operations and support of technical floor trainers.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor or Associate degree in a technical field - Preferred

Prior experience in a manufacturing role - Required

Paper and packaging experience is a plus.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred but not required. Will be required to complete Smurfit Westrock Yellow Belt and Green Belt training within 6 months of hire and become certified within 18 months.

Knowledge and skill of continuous improvement tools including structured problem-solving methodology

Experience with leading team-based process improvement projects for manufacturing applications with proven results.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to influence and lead others is critical.

Expertise in process improvement methodology and knowledge of quality management systems is a must.

Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor others

Basic proficiency with standard MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Time management and organization skills

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.

Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.

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