Assembly Project Coordinator

Smurfit Westrock; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Assembly Project Coordinator to coordinate stages of the production process, translating information from clients, sales staff and designers into formatted data to estimate costs, obtain materials, produce, ship and bill orders. You will act as a liaison between customers and plant personnel to ensure smooth operations.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, validate quantities, and help close orders while supporting process improvements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 year degree preferred, or 2–4 years industry experience.
• Proficiency with AS400, Word, Excel, and WRMD software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; good organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in both office and plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit accurate and timely work order packets to Assembly for scheduling and production.
• Manage customer product, components and inventory to meet production needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete orders and improve processes.
• Validate quantities produced or procured, shipped and invoiced; notify Sales or customers of shortages.
• Close orders as appropriate; enter data in the system.
• Communicate with customers and plant personnel to assist in meeting needs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Office/plant environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 year degree preferred

2-4 years industry experience

Tools

AS400

Word

Excel

WRMD

Job description

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.

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.

The Opportunity

The Assembly Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating stages of the production process; assembling information from various sources such as clients, sales staff, sales project managers, and designers and translating that information into the proper format in order to estimate cost, obtain materials, produce, ship, and bill orders. The position acts as a liaison between customers and plant personnel.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Create and submit accurate and timely work order packets to Assembly, allowing for effective scheduling and efficient production.
• Manage customer product, components and miscellaneous inventory assuring availability to meet production needs
• Work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional counterparts to complete orders, improve processes, and enhance company performance.
• Validate order quantities produced or procured, shipped, and invoiced, and notify appropriate Sales personnel and/or customer if order is short of customer’s order quantity. Request billing method for order balance.
• Close orders as appropriate
• Enter data into customers’ computer system if required.
• Communicate as required with external customers to assist in meeting their needs. Act as liaison between customer and plant personnel
• Actively participate in new technology introductions and/or implementations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• 4 year degree preferred or at least 2 to 4 years Industry experience
• Proficiency AS400, Word, Excel and WRMD proprietary software programs
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work in both an office and plant environment.

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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.