Senior Process Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Process Engineer to lead and participate in production and process improvement at our Illinois manufacturing site. You will interact with suppliers, employees, and customers to drive safety, quality, cost and productivity improvements.

You will develop project teams, troubleshoot processes, and report on outcomes. Strong data skills, Lean Six Sigma, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Lean Six Sigma certification within two years.
• Lead broad and complex project teams and initiatives.
• Change agent with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead process improvement project teams
• Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems
• Perform periodic reporting and deliver presentations of key project updates, performance metrics and results
• Complete projects that measurably improve safety, quality, productivity and cost metrics
• Serve as a facility-wide technical resource to provide general technical support
• Assist in capital project justifications and installs as applicable
• Create new process procedures and deliver training as needed

Skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

WestRock software systems

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Process Engineer

The Opportunity

The Process Engineer will work within the structure of the Operations Excellence team to lead and participate in production and process improvement activities throughout the manufacturing site. This rewarding position will involve interacting with suppliers, employees, manufacturing processes, products, and customers. The Process Engineer will make tangible improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead process improvement project teams


• Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems


• Perform periodic reporting and deliver presentations of key project updates, performance metrics, action items and results


• Key results of position:Completed projects that measurably improve safety, quality, productivity and cost metrics


• Serve as a facility-wide technical resource to provide general technical support to all departments


• Assist in capital project justifications and installs as applicable


• Create new process procedures and deliver related training as needed

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering


• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data


• Attain certification in Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology within two years


• Lead broad and complex project teams and initiatives


• Ability to act as a change agent achieving results with urgency


• Able to effectively organize multiple projects and actions items simultaneously


• Able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision


• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills


• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, use of WestRock software systems)


• Ability to work on various other tasks/projects as required to support the success of the business


• Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally as needed to support the operation


• Travel Requirement Estimate: 5 to 20% (As needed)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Work in an air-conditioned office environment daily


• Travel across the manufacturing floor daily to interact with employees and the process

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 $90,375.00 - $150,625.00, 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.