The Logistics Manager will ensure the timely production and shipment of quality products. The role will ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, all S.O.Ps, work instructions, and GMPs, proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost, and foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company\u2019s core processes. The Logistics Manager will provide day-to-day leadership of shipping departments including handing out work assignments, daily planning, managing performance of direct reports, operational decisions, problem-solving, and conflict management.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Ensures department meets production and quality goals on a daily basis.

• Identifies, documents and shares departmental metrics for productivity, safety, quality, waste and any

• other metrics required by the company.

• Plans and schedules staffing to meet workload requirements and productivity standards.

• Manages employee performance by setting goals and consistently holding employees accountable for meeting performance standards.

• Conducts on-time performance reviews of direct reports.

• Trains or ensures training is conducted in Safety, GMPs, Quality systems rules and procedures.

• Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures.

• Makes sound operational decisions.

• Understands the functions and capabilities of various departments and uses those resources effectively.

• Analyzes root causes and solves problems effectively and in a timely manner.

• Uses data to improve productivity.

• Leads, motivates, and inspires individual workers and teams.

• Manages conflict effectively.

• Manages effectively through change and transition.

• Owns issues and problems, seeing them through to resolution.

• Identifies with and supports company leadership and supports company decisions.

• Ensures that employees are cross-trained and given opportunities to continually learn new things.

• Provides needed resources and support (technical, training, motivational).

• Builds collaborative relationships within the organization.

• Identifies and resolves potential safety problems; responds to safety audits.

• Write S.O.Ps as needed; submits revision requests and creates temporary work instructions.

• Ensures all documentation/time sheets are legible and accurate.

• Addresses both internal and external corrective actions.

• Participates in company LEAN manufacturing training and audits, implementing identified efficiencies in department work flow.

• Leads effective department meetings.

• Manages department production and quality and targets appropriate goals.

• Plays a key role in meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals.

• Guarantees satisfaction and value for our customers.

• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required

• Must have two to three years of related experience.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.

• Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondences, and memos.

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Must be able to perform intermediate arithmetic.

• Must have experience in Excel, spreadsheets and be able to access information on the internet through the ISG website.

• Must have knowledge of proper loading techniques.

• Must have the ability to operate a label machine.

• Must have the ability to operate the FedEx and UPS meter machines.

• Must be skilled in office procedures and methods including, but not limited to, telephone communication, office systems, and record keeping.

• Must demonstrate basic personal computer skills.

• Must be able to maintain good attendance.

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

• 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 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.