Good pay but tough hours in manufacturing environment - Assistant Manager Smurfit Westrock Employee Review

Loved my job there. Great benefits as well

I did not really have any cons. My STL location closed temporarily, but are not back up and running

After the merger of Smurfit Kappa and Westrock, the emphasis on training employees on industry knowledge improved. There is consideration for promotions if you are ambitious and on the salary side of the company. Management encourages employees to implement improvements to systems and processes. There is minimal micromanaging at the site level. Corporate offers several programs for career growth and professional fellowship such as rotational program, diversity groups, and inclusive groups. The outreach to the community is improving. Safety program is improving.

Written procedures at the sites are lacking causing a void in training new employees for site specific procedures, high error rates, lower productivity, lack of accountability, and loss of knowledge as people leave or retire. The hiring in process is long and unorganized including orientation. Gossip (at the site level) is excessive and distracting. Rather than discipline inadequate employees, high performers are given extra work when less ambitious employees fail to rise. The pay isn't competitive compared to other industries holding the same job title.