Manager, Process Improv, BB – Corrugated South

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Manager, Process Improv, BB – Corrugated South Job detail

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

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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