Project Manager I

Smurfit-Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Project Manager I in Smyrna, GA to define project goals, develop plans, and lead high-speed packaging and automation initiatives. You will coordinate stakeholders across engineering, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure timely, on-specification delivery.

The role offers growth within a global packaging leader, with responsibilities for budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, plus travel opportunities and strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited program
• 0-2 years of experience in leading projects
• Experience in leading projects or process improvements
• Ability to solve problems creatively
• Packaging Machinery Equipment experience is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong multitasking and motivational abilities
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, objectives, and scope for high-speed packaging and automation machinery
• Create a project plan with tasks, timelines and resources
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications
• Track and report project progress
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders including technical sales, engineering, supply chain and manufacturing
• Work with management and external stakeholders to define scope, objectives and timing
• Predict resources needed and coordinate with functional managers
• Coordinate with supply chain to communicate timing to vendors
• Address issues and manage change requests impacting schedule and budget

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

Project Manager I - Smyrna, GA

The Opportunity:

The project manager will define project goals, objectives, and scope in the development of new high-speed packaging and automation machinery. You will work with stakeholders to create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines and resources required. You will also ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience and advance within the company.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and organizational skills and must be comfortable working in an unstructured environment.
• Facilitating communication between various project stakeholders including technical sales, engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.
• Work with management and external stakeholders to clearly define project scope, objectives and timing.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and work with functional managers to ensure their availability.
• Work with supply chain to communicate expected timing to our vendors.
• Track and report project progress.
• Work with the team to solve issues as they arise.
• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience in leading projects or process improvements.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Packaging Machinery Equipment experience is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent motivational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Role based in Smyrna, Georgia.
• Up to 25% domestic/international travel, as needed.

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

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.