WestRock Company · 5 hours ago
Pre Press Manager
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, seeking a Pre Press Manager to lead the plate department in a 24x7 operation. The role involves managing a skilled workforce, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement in production processes.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Aligns with and understands the goals of the Business and develops resources and strategies to implement within the web department
Manages hourly leads and associates in the department including crew schedule, payroll, production scheduling, materials and supplies ordering and inventory, understanding of technical capabilities, and performance accountabilities
Creates, implements, and monitors work processes to achieve compliance with all regulatory safety and environmental regulations, and corporate standards
Creates, and monitors metrics to identify performance against goals and provides a continuous improvement strategy to improve
Manages the department policies, procedures, and systems (e.g., standard work files) consistent with plant and company standards, and holds department associates accountable for executing to those standards
Conducts performance evaluations and mentorship to the department
Actively supports and executes employee skills development of all department personnel
Participates in the Plant Leadership Team; participates in or leads initiatives on its behalf
Relentlessly drives continuous improvements in safety, compliance, maintenance, housekeeping, productivity, waste reduction and employee development
Qualification
Required
Associates' degree in a related field or equivalent industry work experience required
High School diploma or GED is required
3-5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
Knowledgeable of L, a, b and Delta E for Color Management. Experience with density and dot gain, and curving plates to optimize color accuracy in offset-lithographic printing
5 years of experience with multi-color sheet fed printing processes
Basic understanding of machinery and processes
Track-record using manufacturing management software and Microsoft Office
Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, TPM, and other improvement philosophies)
Track-record in developing strategies to attain performance objectives
Experience in organizational development activities & communicating effectively in writing to develop and document processes and procedures; and verbally in group and one-on-one situations to lead and coach subordinates, explain company policies, and resolve conflicts
Preferred
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred – Business, Engineering
Offset lithographic, multi color printing is preferred
Understanding of HACCP, SQF is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
401k match
Paid time off
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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