Mgr I, Distribution Ops - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
Description & Requirements
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.
Career Opportunity
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of receiving, warehousing, and transferring products and materials to the production facility. Verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments and providing leadership to departmental shipping personnel. The Shipping Supervisor must take precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss and operate in accordance with established procedures, policies and food safety guidelines.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
- Improve the overall morale of the Warehouse by inclusion and teamwork
- Ensures materials are issued to appropriate jobs as required.
- Track and plan transfer of material to materials to production facility based on production schedule.
- Plans and facilitates the taking of physical inventories and cycle counts as required.
- Manages physical inventory and resolves discrepancies quickly.
- Ensures that material and service receipts are performed timely and accurately.
- Ensures that all employees are following SOPs, work instructions, and GMPs.
- Provides supervision to others through motivation, direction, review, or feedback of assigned tasks.
- Manages the selection, training, development, and appraisal of hourly personnel
- Minimum 5-7 years' shipping and receiving experience required in manufacturing and warehouse environments
- Previous supervisory experience in a Shipping Department and Inventory Control
- Must be proficient with Excel spreadsheets and data entry
- Knowledge of EFI Radius is a plus
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail required
- Effective process management skills
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Must have the ability to quickly adapt, make critical decisions, and be a change leader.
- College Degree strongly preferred; must have high school diploma or equivalent
- 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 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.
Indianapolis, IN
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.