WestRock Company · 1 week ago
Process Engineer - Project Management
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSmurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Staff Process Engineer to assist and manage capital projects. The role involves planning, organization, and execution of projects to improve operational throughput and ensure safety and environmental responsibility.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Assist and learn to manage multiple capital functions including: planning, design, documenting, budgeting, and implementation
Influence and lead others through successful projects. This is a significant requirement of the job. Diplomacy, approachability, and the ability to foster trust are a must
Assess situations based on facts and quickly react to provide direction to individuals critical to the project or issue
Define problems, collect facts and data, and draw valid conclusions using input from others, as required to establish direction
Interpret a variety of technical information in various forms, and deal with several abstract and/or concrete variables simultaneously
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize information and written materials. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and documents
Coordinate and lead work with outside contractors on project scopes that vary. Maintain projects on budget and on schedule with transparent investment forecasting detail
Learn and understand maintenance/plant operations. Makes recommendations for training, improved procedures, manpower requirements, and selection
Learn to generate drawings, specifications, detailed project timelines, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others, as you gain experience
Dedication to ensuring a safe work environment and processes. Ensuring that strict process safety requirements are adhered to. Ensuring that all projects receive adequate hazard analysis prior to project start and project safety is paramount for the project duration
Qualification
Required
Project management experience required
The ability to travel up to 80%. Domestic and international travel, as required
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to effectively communicate and create a shared understanding at multiple levels of the organization
Solid ability to organize and plan and work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
Ability to complete assignments within established timeframes
Attention to detail and accuracy in work and communication are essential
Ability to interact collaboratively as part of a team
Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw valid conclusions
Strong leadership ability along with high ethical standards – uncompromising on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
Preferred
Engineering bachelor's degree not required, but preferred
Corrugated industry experience preferred
JDE preferred
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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