Finishing Lead

Company: WestRock
Location: Eutaw
Posted on: July 5, 2025

Job Description:

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. Relocation Assistance May Be Provided Hiring Immediately - Full Time Production Lead - Finishing Department - Greater Tuscaloosa Area Dayshift & Night Shift Available What we offer: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available after 1 month Paid Time Off Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes up to $175 after 90 days of employment Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. The Opportunity: As the Finishing Lead, you will be responsible for safely managing all aspects of the gluing department’s performance including productivity, quality, and preventative maintenance. Essential Functions are as follows: Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. Ensure SQF/food packaging safety compliance Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company safety rules, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrates competency in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottom Demonstrates competency in the use of the Leary inspection system. Able to perform machine make-ready to set it up to run production. Prepares make-ready, pre-fold, glue system, final fold, delivery, stacker, bar code reader, pack station and inspection system. Operates machines in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures. Performs quality checks according to established procedures to ensure all Quality Standards (Copy checks, gluing and gluing detections checks, case label, line clearance, case pack) are being met. Monitors machine efficiencies & speeds to ensure production levels meet or exceed standards & make appropriate adjustments. Sets up bar code scanners, glue detectors, jam sensors kick and ejection systems. Able to trouble shoot and make adjustments necessary to ensure quality and conformity of package material. Records and maintains Daily Management System reports at the end of shift Effectively communicates with management. Keep waste within company guidelines. Assists in training of new employees and operators on machines Able to work under minimal supervision Performs other job duties as assigned. What you need to succeed: 5 years of folder/gluer operation OR 3-5 years' experience as production lead. Mechanical aptitude Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Keywords: WestRock, Tuscaloosa , Finishing Lead, Manufacturing , Eutaw, Alabama