A Department Manager manages a department in a large retail store. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. Supervises sales, warehouse, cleaning, maintenance and security staff and prepares work schedules. Responsible for resolving customer complaints.
Posting Job Title Cutting Tech Locations NC Conover Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 10-Aug-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (
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SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. The Opportunity Responsible for ensuring day-to-day functions of department are carried out. Support plant initiatives and directives. Relieve Department Manager. Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all Smurfit Westrock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department Team Lead. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and adjust crewing machines according to demands and departmental goals. Monitor labor usage. Be conscious of employee needs and assist them with any issues/concerns, monitoring the culture and reporting to the department manager both good and bad. Be conscious of all safety issues and concerns. Work with the department manager to help maintain procedures and processes supporting Performance Excellence. Work with department manager on internal advisories and corrective actions within the complaint database. Direct and evaluate department personnel Talks about OEE improvement daily with all operators and tracks goals and wins. Should be able to readily identify OEE roadblocks and actively pursue their removal. Assist department manager is setting employee expectations and tracks development. Assist department manager with timely follow through on employee reviews and increase What You Need to Succeed Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Ability to operate lift truck. Ability to operate pallet jack. General mechanical aptitude. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test. Ability to operate, copier, and fax. Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Schedule Assistant, AS400) Able to follow detailed instructions for training and quality. Communicate with managers, customer service, accounting, production employees What We Offer A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training and ongoing opportunities to learn and grow. Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and performance. A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
