The Opportunity:

The project manager will define project goals, objectives, and scope in the development of new high-speed packaging and automation machinery. You will work with stakeholders to create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines and resources required. You will also ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications. This is a great opportunity for someone to build their own processes and procedures based on personal experience and best practices.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities, organizational skills and must be comfortable working in an unstructured environment.

• Planning and overseeing product development projects to ensure they are completed on time and on-budget.

• Facilitating communication between various project stakeholders including engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.

• Work with management and external stakeholders to clearly define project scope, objectives and timing.

• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and work with functional managers to ensure their availability.

• Work with supply chain to communicate expected deliverables to our vendors.

• Track and report project progress.

• Work with the team to solve issues as they arise.

• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

• Facilitate the Permanent Display process utilizing engineering drawings, various measuring tools associated with permanent materials and a basic understanding of manufacturing and assembly materials, processes and methodology; manage day to day aspects of projects

• Work with manufacturing and assembly facilities to facilitate and troubleshoot operations meet commitments

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering strongly preferred; high school diploma/GED required

• 2+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in organizational change management.

• Practical experience in high-speed automation or electromechanical equipment.

• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.

• Packaging Machinery Equipment experience is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Practical experience with engineering change management.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Excellent motivational skills and multitasking abilities.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• 5-10% travel

• PMP certification is a plus.

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 and 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 a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.