Mgr I, Logistics

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in the United States is seeking a seasoned warehouse operations leader to oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, and off-site storage facilities. You will plan, direct, and execute departmental objectives to ensure safe, cost-effective material movement while meeting customer service and quality goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field and have at least five years’ experience in warehousing or logistics, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field is required or preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in supply chain, warehousing, or related field.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and shipping/pick-and-pack systems.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage capacity and resources.

Responsibilities

• Manages shipping and inventory control, including off-site warehousing facilities.
• Plans and manages departmental productivity, quality, and outputs.
• Uses problem solving techniques to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Works with other managers to resolve systemic issues and drive improvements.
• Provides resources, training, and feedback to staff to meet objectives.
• Conducts timely performance evaluations and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures safety and GMP compliance within the department.
• Interviews, selects, and trains employees in coordination with HR.
• Analyzes demand and ensures capacity to meet current and future needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Shipping/Pick and Pack systems

Job description

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

Provide leadership and oversight for warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and off-site storage facilities. Plan, direct, and execute departmental objectives to ensure efficient, safe, and cost effective movement of materials and finished goods while meeting customer service, quality, and operational goals. Manage and develop assigned staff, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Manages shipping and inventory control, including off-site warehousing facilities.
• Plans and manages departmental productivity, quality, and other outputs.
• Uses effective problem solving techniques to facilitate resolution of problems .
• Works with other managers to resolve systemic issues.
• Provides needed resources/support/training to staff.
• Provides feedback to reinforce performance that consistently meets/exceeds objectives, and to support designed experimentation/learning.
• Provides corrective feedback to address performance that does not consistently meet objectives.
• Writes and provides on time, accurate, and specific performance evaluations within 30 days of the due date.
• Writes and conducts corrective actions for performance that fails to meet performance or policy requirements.
• Ensures departmental compliance to safety and GMP, including reinforcement of the importance of safety and GMP in department meetings.
• Acts on identified potential safety problems and works to resolve.
• Ensures that environmental requirements of the area are followed
• Interviews, selects, and trains employees to meet organizational and departmental needs in coordination with Human Resources.
• Analyzes current and upcoming demand; puts plans in place to ensure adequate capacity (people, equipment) to meet demand.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing or related field.
• Evidence of technical knowledge and management of Warehouse Management Systems, and shipping/pick and pack systems.
• Must have demonstrated Freight knowledge and negotiations.
• Must have demonstrated success managing and leading a progressive Shipping, Inventory, and Receiving operations in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP’s and forecasting as it relates to inventory replenishment.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining production metrics and performance standards.
• Must have demonstrated experience in workforce selection, supervision and development.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills, including use of quality tools.
• Must have ability to identify and act on the opportunity potential based on the gap between actual and maximum capacity.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work, people, time and maintain discipline to the plan and to meet current and future demand.
• Math and measurement skills to analyze and report on metrics.
• Must have the ability to collaborate with leadership in a multi-functional environment.
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Knowledge of or be able to learn safety rules and procedures, operating, maintenance, and technical policies and procedures.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead change.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more

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 $78,000.00 - $130,000.00, 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, 15 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 30-Nov-2026.