Packaging Engineering Manager
About The Position
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 d 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. The Opportunity: The Packaging Engineering Manager is directly responsible for managing the work of the Packaging Engineers, ensuring that they are on track to meet the department andpany goals. He/she is responsible for the success of key projects with key customers, resulting in additional business or meeting customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in package engineering or similar field
- Twelve (12) or more related years' work experience required
- Two (2) or more years related corrugated packaging experience required
- Supervisory experience managing packaging engineers in a creative environment
- Expertise utilizing Artios CAD or similar CAD software packages
- Past progressive career path
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition to others
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services
- Fluency in English required, verbal and written
- Ability to identify issues andmunicate with team or management
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.
- Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with theanization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressingplaints and resolving problems.
- Assign projects to appropriate team members to ensure success
- Monitor and achieve the meeting of our cost savingsmitments to our customers
- Direct and manage multiple projects with key customers while ensuring their success.
- Experience managing relationships with customers.
- Make day to day decisions that align with department budgetary guidelines
- Reviewing and approving PTO
Benefits
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills,petencies and potential
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and !
- A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
