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

The role of Shift Leader is recognised as a first line manager position within the business and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of their area, resources and team members, with primary responsibilites to organise the manufacturing process and ensuring colleagues operate in a safe and timely manner whilst also achieving the customer’s requirements for quality.

In keeping with the Smurfit Westrock Open Leadership Framework, you are required to display appropriate positive leadership behaviours that empower and inspire their teams to perform to the best of their capabilities.

On occasion and where appropriate tyou will be required to deputise for the Production Supervisor

Main Duties & Responsibilities

People Management

The Shift Leaders is responsible for managing the day-to-day people resource within their area, including:

Health & Safety

Training & Development and Performance Development Plans/Reviews

Performance and Abesnce Management

Investigations, Discipline & Grievance

Team Briefings/Production Meetings/Tool Box Talks

Update TMS system

Controls & Targets

The Shift Leaders is responsible for achieving and communicating operational targets within their area of responsibility, both within their own team and across the wider organisation.  The Shift Leaders 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 may include Waste, Service, Quality, Overtime, Manning, OTIF, Down time – planned maintenance, Stock Levels, Complaints reduction, SSOW/SOPs, Safety Conversations, Audits

Operations

The Shift Leaders is responsible for managing the operational activites within their area.  Key areas of focus will include:

Ensuring safety systems and practices are followed at all times.

Ensure customer delivery and quality requirements are achieved.

Delivery and service to the customer is at or above OTIF targets.

All quality checks for are completed to agreed frequency.

Machine speeds are optimised for all jobs.

Incident reports are communicated to the relevant departments.

Set up times are at agreed targets.

Machine feed targets are achieved consistently.

Housekeeping audits done regularly

Manage Machine crewing & holiay reuquirments

Feedback is accurate and correct for the shift end reports.

Crew training requirements are monitored along with performance reviews.

Your job title does not limit your duties and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake any other duties within your capability.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is an integral part of Smurfit Westrock activities and all colleagues are expected to play their part in creating a safe working environment; adhering to all SWG policies within their area of work and a conducting any such work in a safe manner.

It is vital that all colleagues recognise and acknowledge they have responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

All colleagues with management responsibility are responsible for ensuring full implementation of all SWG policies/arrangements within their area of control and full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (amended 2003) and all other UK/European health, safety and environmental legislation

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