Mgr, Proc Improvement

Smurfit Westrock Company

$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree required; Technical Degree preferred
  • 5-10 years in manufacturing/continuous improvement
  • Green Belt or Black Belt certification mandatory
  • Experience executing projects in dynamic environments
  • Strong financial acumen with financial modeling skills
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for varied audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple process improvement teams using Lean-Six Sigma methodology
  • Work with leadership to align on project priorities and opportunities
  • Execute over 6 significant improvement projects annually
  • Coach Green Belt projects to enhance team capabilities
  • Translate improvement findings into production specifications
  • Maintain project documentation in project management systems
  • Identify new project opportunities consistently

Benefits

  • Corporate culture emphasizing integrity, respect, and accountability
  • Comprehensive training and numerous development opportunities
  • Career advancement within a global packaging company
  • Commitment to sustainability, safety, and inclusion in daily operations
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR65163

Posting Job Title
Manager, Process Improv, BB - Corrugated South

Locations
US WFH United States

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
29-Jul-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

GENERAL PURPOSE: Lead multiple process improvement teams concurrently utilizing the Lean-Six Sigma Methodology to measurably improve operational and/or business processes. Must work effectively with leadership and the financial community to translate sustainable process improvements into budgeted financial improvements (net productivity impact). May be required to coach and/or support Green Belts and Part Time Black Belts on their kaizen or DMAIC projects. May be required to lead projects impacting customers, customer service and sales personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Work with leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities.
• Lead 2-4 project improvement teams concurrently, potentially at multiple locations (divisional / business unit dependent).
• Execute > 6 projects per year having a significant impact on our business (BBs expected to provide > $1MM in productivity).
• Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year.
• Work effectively with operations to translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
• Maintain project documentation within the project management system.
• Ensure standards of project execution for DMAIC and kaizen projects are met.
• Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business.
• Support business unit or divisional initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS/BA; Technical Degree Preferred
• 5 - 10 years of relevant manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environment using team-based, data-driven approach
• Passion and drive to improve systems and processes
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L.
• Proficient with Minitab, Microsoft Office, Visio, and/or SharePoint
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
• Driven with a sense of urgency to achieve results.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive level
• Skilled Decision maker and Systematic Problem Solver
• Ability to Positively Influence and Persuade Others
• Capable of assuming authority as needed.
• Team builder
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time to WestRock plants supported in defined geographic area.
• Prefer a subject matter expert within the industry applicable to the division/business unit.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with Kiwiplan is preferred.

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 career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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