Operations Manager
Smurfit Westrock · Flint, MI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Flint, MI. Evaluate, recommend, and implement equipment and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Casting
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $143k–$205k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- Lean 52%
- Six Sigma 39%
- Cost reduction 39%
- ✓ Casting 27%
- EHS / safety 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Smurfit Westrock
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Operations Manager at Smurfit Westrock in other locations
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The Opportunity
The 3rd Shift Kitting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse and production operations, including order assembly, receiving, inventory management, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role ensures smooth daily operations while driving continuous improvement and team performance. This role is located at the Flint, MI site.
How you will impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock company
- •Lead and manage daily warehouse operations, including routing/dispatch, receiving, inventory control, forklift operations, and transportation coordination
- •Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders to ensure effective execution of daily activities
- •Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions
- •Develop and maintain a strong safety culture by enforcing policies, monitoring compliance, and partnering with safety leadership to enhance practices
- •Establish and maintain quality standards and performance metrics to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
- •Monitor warehouse performance and provide regular reporting to leadership
- •Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, reporting, and data entry
- •Optimize warehouse space utilization and oversee proper storage and inventory rotation practices
- •Evaluate, recommend, and implement equipment and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness
- •Develop and manage the warehouse budget, including forecasting and cost control
- •Operate machinery and equipment as needed
- •Troubleshoot production equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance when required
- •Follow all established processes and operating procedures
- •Support team operations by stepping into production roles when necessary
- •Other duties as assigned.
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to succeed
- •Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred
- •Minimum of 4 years of experience in warehouse leadership (team lead or supervisor)
- •At least 2 years of experience as a Production Supervisor
- •Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- •Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and safety regulations
- •Basic computer proficiency required
- •Strong verbal and written English communication skills
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.
- •Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
- •A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.