We are DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.
We have an excellent opportunity to join our Packaging team in Füzesabony.
TWO STREAMS OF MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Continuous Improvement
Lead the deployment of the DS Smith Way CI programme for the site alongside the site manager
Lead and support the development of site continuous improvement coaches. Ensure that visiting Divisional / Central CI support representatives are able to integrate into the site for maximum value.
Work with Operations Excellence representatives across the country to align improvement activities and prioritisation as well as contribute to the direction of the DS Smith Way programme.
Follow and promote DS Smith Way principles, dimensions and core tool set.
Track progress of implementation and report the Site Performance KPI's on a monthly basis, ensuring the site is on track and delivering the expected results.
Responsible for the management of process/ product waste and achievement of waste KPIs.
Support the development of a site audit structure for process confirmation that is effective and user friendly, allowing the sites to audit effectively and identify opportunities for development.
Coordinate initial training events to equip the Site with the skills to complete process confirmation effectively.
Track progress of audits and report the site status on monthly basis - ensuring resulting actions from audits are tracked through to completion.
Waste Management
Responsible for the accurate measurement of waste on site to a granular level to enable good data driven improvement programs.
Works with the Site manager and GM to drive down waste on site, through continuous improvement and improved planning.
Provide technical leadership to effect controllable waste improvement and reduce raw material use (paper, starch, water).
Responsible for ensuring the site has an appropriate team based and data driven waste program, sharing best practice to drive results and capability development consistency.
Ensure best practice for all areas that influence total and controllable waste performance is embedded within each department to deliver consistent performance.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE:
Must have experience of quality systems and root cause analysis
Good knowledge of CI tools, LEAN methods
Being able to train others in improvement tools & techniques
Must have good analytical skills, to conduct and present data analysis
Good communications skills (Hungarian and English)
Ideally degree level education, however not essential as industrial experience is highly relevant.
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent seen as advantageous
WHAT WE OFFER:
Long-term job opportunity at a successful global company, recognized for sustainability
Competitive package, benefits
An opportunity full of interesting challenges and a high-pace environment
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Skills Required
- Experience of quality systems and root cause analysis
- Good knowledge of CI tools and LEAN methods
- Ability to train others in improvement tools and techniques
- Good analytical skills to conduct and present data analysis
- Good communication skills in Hungarian and English
- Degree-level education (ideally) or relevant industrial experience
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
DS Smith Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DS Smith and has not been reviewed or approved by DS Smith.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay to good across many roles, with some plants indicating competitive or above‑market hourly rates for operators and similar positions. This supports a broadly fair perception of base pay even as experiences vary by site.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include day‑one medical/vision and dental, employer HSA contributions, and 100% company‑paid life and short/long‑term disability, alongside an EAP. Some role descriptions also highlight mental‑health and fertility options.
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Retirement Support — Packages commonly reference a 401(k) with company match and, in some locations, pension eligibility or company‑funded retirement contributions. This positions retirement benefits as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization
