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 development

• Develop and coordinate best practices and facilitate team effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement progression

• Provide 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 effective

• Evaluate 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 projects

• Understand the Business P & L and demonstrate the ability to support EBITDA improvement through project definition and completion

• Work cooperatively with team members and management to improve production processes, quality and safety within the business while being a change agent for continuous improvement processes

• Train employees as needed in aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness and continuous improvement

• Coach team members on processes and actively engage all team members

• Monitor internal and external customer satisfaction and establish positive partnerships with customers, suppliers and team members

• Organize, manage, develop and implement project plans, processes and systems as assigned

• Demonstrate 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\u2019 degree required

• Must have 2-5 years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing

• Lean Six Sigma certification; Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred

• Working 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 skills

• Strong communication skill to engage, inspire and hold team members accountable

• Ability to track, analyze and execute quality and continuous improvement initiatives as determined from performance data and hold departments accountable for performance

• Lead 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 excellence

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off

• 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.