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.

The opportunity:

The Storeroom Manager is responsible for all activities of the Storeroom and Warehouses ensuring the availability of materials, parts, and assemblies for planned and unplanned maintenance projects and outages.  This position oversees the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and distribution of all parts and supplies for the facility, repair & return inventory, and cycle counts.  In addition, the Manager is responsible for inventory cost reduction, working with stakeholders inside and outside of Smurfit Westrock, along with overseeing vendor managed inventory (VMI).  This position has direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly storeroom personnel and reports to the Mill Maintenance Manager.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Champion safety compliance and efforts within the storeroom and warehouses.  Ensure the ongoing safety of yourself and team members by making safety the top priority, participating in mill safety programs, and growing and maintaining a culture of safety.Oversee appropriate level of Stores inventory of operating and maintenance materials and supplies for the efficient operation of the facilityOversee cycle count accuracy and completeness and ensure accurate inventory count on all storeroom items.Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.Manage activities related to material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, issue/delivery and receiving of repairable maintenance goods.   This includes negotiating pricing for repair and return materials to secure optimal pricing.Monitor demand, stocking levels, timely delivery, and receipt of materials to identify opportunities for supply process improvements, cost savings and to ensure availability of material to meet customer requirements. Work with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with inventory, procurement, and business unit goals to deliver long term value.Manage inventory in accordance with corporate guidelines and mandates including inventory reduction, increasing inventory, etc.Perform cost and inventory analysis to reduce inventory costs, maintain equipment reliability and ensure availability of materials.  This includes reviewing inventory reports, attending planning meetings, and communicating with stakeholders to determine appropriate inventory levels and priorities.Act as liaison between maintenance and procurement on supplier questions, expedites, and delivery coordination.Oversee daily reorder report to maintain inventory needs for min/max and demand reliability.Implement new or improved supply chain processes.Lead initiatives and projects designed to improve safety, compliance, effectiveness, and improved efficiencies for the operation of the storeroom.  Develop, manage, and meet Storeroom KPIs for continuous improvement efforts.Ensure roles and responsibilities are developed and understood.  Mentor team and provide training to build skills.Collaborates with cross-functional teams at the facility and corporate to implement corporate and facility initiatives.Manage handling, security and distribution of incoming/outgoing materials and equipmentMaintain Stores buildings and remote locationsEffectively supervise department bargaining unit staff – Mill has 24 hr storeroom manningSubmit monthly environmental reports

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting desired) orA minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain (purchasing, inventory, engineering, or maintenance). Inventory administration and supervisory experienceExperience with Microsoft Office Knowledgeable in JDE preferred

Competencies:

Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.Ability to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.Champion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results.  Be able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group,   or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.Customer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements.  Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.  Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options.  Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues.  Makes timely and accurate decisions.  Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.  Initiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action.   Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues.  Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions. Influence & Persuasion – Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes.  Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions.  Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience.  Responds to objections successfully.Quality – Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence.  Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment.  Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.

 What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

 

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.