Packaging Engineering Manager

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.

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 and company goals. He/she is responsible for the success of key projects with key customers, resulting in additional business or meeting customer expectations.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

• 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 the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assign projects to appropriate team members to ensure success
• Monitor and achieve the meeting of our cost savings commitments 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
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• 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 and communicate with team or management
  
  

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
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $135,750.00 - $226,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2025.