Conversion manager

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Drive Performance. Deliver Results. Lead Change.

Lean manufacturing expert? Track record in driving productivity, cutting waste and taking conversion performance to the next level?

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Join Smurfit Westrock Markham Vale and take ownership of site-wide performance improvement.

• Performance of 924, DRO, Gopfert & Mastercut
• Speed, downtime and set-up (SMED) improvements
• Output growth from 46MSM → 55MSM
• Lean / Six Sigma projects and investment plans

• Use lean manufacturing principles to unlock productivity gains
• Analyse data, lead trials and deliver measurable improvements
• Work cross-functionally with production, engineering & planning
• Drive a site-wide productivity mindset
• Embed and sustain continuous improvement

• Increased machine speeds
• Defects reduced to 300 PPM
• 20+ improvements per year
• Strong team capability and zero LTAs

A global leader in sustainable packaging, committed to safety, innovation and people development.

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Pension, annual leave & Cycle to Work
• Training and career development
• 24/7 family support
• Family-friendly policies
• Disability Confident employer

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. xsngvjr

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.