Packaging Project Manager: Customer Delivery & Improvement

Smurfit-Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Competitive salary

Global packaging company with a focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate corrugated packaging projects from planning through production. You will serve as the central liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring timelines, budgets and milestones are met while driving service improvements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quality focus, and proactive issue resolution. A high school diploma or GED is required, with post-secondary education preferred and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams and customers.
• Outstanding time management and prioritization abilities for multiple projects.
• Ability to take initiative and proactively resolve issues.
• Experience in customer service or account management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corrugated packaging projects from planning through production.
• Serve as primary liaison between customer and internal teams.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, actions and milestones.
• Track quality issues, escalations and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and participate in customer reviews and strategic planning sessions.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate corrugated packaging projects from planning through production. You will serve as the central liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring timelines, budgets and milestones are met while driving service improvements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quality focus, and proactive issue resolution. A high school diploma or GED is required, with post-secondary education preferred and