Description & Requirements 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.

Career Opportunity:

 

The Process Improvement Manager will be responsible for evaluating work processes to determine strategies and programs to provide greater productivity and efficiencies throughout the business. The Process Improvement Manager will utilize project management and lean methodology skills to drive change initiatives and provide leadership to team members and collaborate with the management team for successful outcomes. The key to success in this position is the ability to work within and across the plant at all levels creating value and buy-in as the key change facilitator

 

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

 

Lead the Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve operational excellence and developmentDevelop and coordinate best practices and facilitate team effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement progressionProvide leadership and vision to the management team to help drive results and meet production, quality and safety goals while eliminating non-value-added activities and being cost effectiveEvaluate work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiencies.Drive methods for efficiencies and reducing waste through deployment of lean manufacturing tools; reviewing job duties, workflow, workstations, equipment, and processes.Utilize Project Management and Lean Methodology to lead and guide projectsUnderstand the Business P & L and demonstrate the ability to support EBITDA improvement through project definition and completionWork cooperatively with team members and management to improve production processes, quality and safety within the business while being a change agent for continuous improvement processesTrain employees as needed in aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness and continuous improvementCoach team members on processes and actively engage all team membersMonitor internal and external customer satisfaction and establish positive partnerships with customers, suppliers and team membersOrganize, manage, develop and implement project plans, processes and systems as assignedDemonstrate the ability to execute projects in a fast-paced environment and ensure that reporting is completed accurately and timely

 

What You Need to Succeed:

 

Bachelors’ degree- Required3+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturingLean Six Sigma certification; Green Belt required; Black Belt preferredWorking knowledge of Lean manufacturing and other industrial engineering tools and training preferred (i.e. Six Sigma, ISO Certification, Time Studies, Workflow Analysis, etc.)Proven track record of problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills to engage, inspire and hold team members accountableAbility to track, analyze and execute quality and continuous improvement initiatives as determined from performance data and hold departments accountable for performanceLead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency

 

What We Offer:

 

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time offA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.