Job Description:
Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role Reporting to the General Manager and part of the sites senior leadership team, the Operations Director will have overall responsibility for operational performance across both our Barnstaple (Devon) sites, encompassing Production, Planning, Engineering, and Distribution. You will ensure the factories operate in a safe, efficient, and high-performing manner, with a strong focus on health & safety, quality, reliability, continuous improvement, environmental compliance, and cost control. This role is central to shaping and delivering business strategy, making strategic investment decisions, and aligning site activity with long-term operational goals and customer innovation. Nothing we do is more important than safety, and you will champion a proactive safety-first culture every day. As a visible leader and role model, you will create a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration, ensuring teams are aligned to clearly defined objectives and targets.
