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Assembly Operations Manager

Smurfit Westrock

Bolingbrook, ILJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Bolingbrook, IL
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Job overview

The Operations Manager oversees production operations at the Assembly/Contract Packaging facility. The role coordinates production schedules, staffing, training, quality and safety, and supervises production and support supervisors. It also works with other departments, vendors, and contractors, contributes to budgeting and operating plans, and supports efficiency and productivity improvements. A high school diploma or GED and five or more years of related-industry experience with supervisory experience are required; a college degree is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Production SchedulingProduction CoordinationTrainingTroubleshootingQuality ImprovementReading DocumentsWriting ReportsVerbal CommunicationEnglishSpanishMathematical SkillsFinancial AcumenProblem SolvingWorking in Fast-Paced Environments

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCollege Degree5+ Years Related Industry ExperienceSupervisory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

The Opportunity:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the production operations of the Assembly/Contract Packaging facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

  • Plan, direct and coordinate production work flow; prepare production schedule and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work

  • Maintain daily contact with project coordinators, production team leaders, set-up team, and temporary staffing agency to assure production requirements are met

  • Coordinate production activities with the related activities of other departments

  • Ensure training of plant production personnel; update and maintain training documentation pertaining to production efficiency, safety, GMP's , SOP's, and quality procedures

  • Establish and control conditions in production to achieve maximum efficiency; troubleshoot and resolve problems related to design, production, and quality issues

  • Develop and maintain cost effective efficiency and quality improvements

  • Promote innovation to achieve increased quality and productivity with Assembly Line Leaders

  • Direct supervision of Production Supervisors and Support Supervisors

  • Evaluate and review employee performance for both salaried and hourly employees

  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels; assist as needed in resolving employee issues and discipline

  • Comply with all safety and environmental rules and regulations; create and maintain a safe and secure work environment

  • Liaise with vendors and contractors

  • Participate in the budget process

  • Assist General Manager with executing operating strategies and plans, and achieving company goals and objectives

What you need to succeed:

  • College degree preferred; High school diploma or GED required.

  • 5+ years experience in a related industry with supervisory experience is required.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Effective verbal communication skills. Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.

  • Above average mathematical skills and financial acumen.

  • Strong problem solving skills and working in a fast-paced environment

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, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,290 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Illinois median$75–98K/yr218 salary ranges
  • Illinois median$20–28/hr23 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 300 open Operations Manager jobs in Illinois and 8,290 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (6,249 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,982 of the 8,290 open Operations Manager jobs (36%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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