Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead

Smurfit Westrock plc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Lansing, MI is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement across our manufacturing site. You will drive productivity, coach project leaders, and embed the WestRock Operating System to deliver safety, quality, cost, service, and people results.

Join a team focused on zero-loss mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and sustainable engagement. You will partner with site leaders to prioritize initiatives, track progress, and build capabilities

Qualifications

• B.S or A.S in a technical field preferred but not required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred but not required; must complete Yellow/Green Belt training within 6–18 months.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; paper/packaging background is a plus.
• Ability to lead and influence to drive positive change.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize continuous improvement activities to boost productivity.
• Coach and mentor project leaders and teams on CI projects.
• Manage local CI project pipeline aligned to productivity targets.
• Track financial progress and savings from CI initiatives.
• Coordinate progress reviews with site leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Support deployment of the WestRock Operating System and problem-solving practices.
• Share best practices within and outside the site.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Manufacturing leadership

Project leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Strong interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

B.S or A.S in technical field

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Lansing, MI is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement across our manufacturing site. You will drive productivity, coach project leaders, and embed the WestRock Operating System to deliver safety, quality, cost, service, and people results.

Join a team focused on zero-loss mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and sustainable engagement. You will partner with site leaders to prioritize initiatives, track progress, and build capabilities