Project Manager I

WestRock Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Smyrna, GA seeks a Project Manager I to define goals and scope for high-speed packaging and automation projects. You will craft detailed plans, coordinate timelines and resources, and ensure on-time delivery to specifications.

Travel up to 25% may be required as projects progress across teams. You will lead with strong organizational and communication skills, interfacing with engineering, sales, supply chain and manufacturing to drive successful outcomes while solving issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience leading projects or process improvements.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Role based in Smyrna, Georgia.
• Up to 25% domestic/international travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, objectives and scope for new high-speed packaging and automation machinery.
• Create project plans with tasks, timelines and resources.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders including engineering, sales, supply chain and manufacturing.
• Define scope, objectives and timing with management and external stakeholders.
• Predict resources and coordinate with functional managers for availability.
• Track and report project progress and resolve issues as they arise.
• Facilitate change requests and communicate impacts on schedule and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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