Shift Manager

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

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

Communication & Networking

• Effective handover with previous/next shift manager. To understand and pass on critical information on previous shift and what needs to happen in next shift. This information may include job specific issues, machines run ability, runnable defects, quality control, Health and safety networking with other departments, customer reliability and run order list. There is a shift handover log.

• Communicate any critical information with crew members. Provide target information at start of shift and run order to all crews. Ask operators how machine is running periodically through shift including the key areas of safety, quality and output.

• Inform planning of any delays/shortages that you are aware of. Ask operators to find out. There is a 10am and 3pm meeting in the production office.
• Reject any bad sheets +200 back to sheet feeding using an NCR form. We can also claim back for any downtime over 30 mins from sheetfeeding. Please liaise with Quality
• Hazards/near misses/accident forms need to be filled out immediately after an incident occurs.

Monitor

• Live Production output rates can be viewed live using SFDC Supervisor. Use this to track if each machine is on target through the day. Separate to this there is a full tracker available to define if on target or if a machine is behind. Focus on machines that are behind and go onto the machine to see where you can recover. This might mean organising a fix or speeding up. Watch to sense check if you are at max speed or the machine keeps jamming etc.
• Using PSA track that the run order is logical against deliveries/colours/anilox changes/forme changes etc.
• Record significant issues through the shift. Downtime hours, speed losses, defects made on certain jobs. The more data the better. Order numbers and photos are useful.
• Watch the WIP lines to prevent the strapper filling up

Influence/Decisions/Solutions

• You will be the most senior person on site at times. People will be asking you to make decisions. Use the quality control plan if it refers to product variation/specifications.
• The person asking you for the decision may know the answer but may just need you to make the decision. If unsure ask them some questions back to help your decision. If not ask another manager.

Safety & Environment

• Do not put people or the environment at risk. If something is not safe do not authorise the activity to go ahead, find another way or stop the activity.
• Ensure the site is adequately secure on open and close; including machine shut downs.

• Skills

• Printing/cutting/gluing basics
• Vision
• PSA
• Excel
• Outlook
• Strong communicator.
• Good analyser
• Solutions
• Team player
• Supplier and material conditions – site visits.

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.