WestRock Company · 1 month ago
Technical Manager - Application Engineering
Greater Macon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWestRock Company is transforming its technology organization to deliver innovative solutions. They are seeking a Technical Manager with a senior-level engineering background to provide technical expertise, operational oversight, and team leadership to ensure system reliability and successful project delivery.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on engineering design, development, and implementation
Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and quality processes
Participate in annual DR testing and maintain recovery plans/scripts
Monitor system health, respond to production issues, and prioritize incidents
Ensure all technical documentation aligns with ITSM standards and audit requirements
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Manage subordinates, including career advancement and annual activities
Build and maintain strong business team relationships
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to resolve issues and align priorities
Coordinate resource sharing and joint initiatives with other leaders to optimize team performance
Oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget
Establish trust and clear communication with business stakeholders to understand priorities and deliver solutions
Ensure team objectives support organizational goals and communicate progress to stakeholders regularly
Manage approvals, documentation, and communication for technical impacts
Recommend process improvements, ensure adherence to best practices, and implement alterations that enhance efficiency and reduce risk
Prepare ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) estimates with key assumptions, risks, and confidence levels
Communicate ROM ranges clearly to stakeholders for informed decision-making
Support prioritization of demands based on ROM size and strategic impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science, Electrical, or related engineering
8+ years of engineering experience (preferred Microsoft stack) with at least 3 years in a managerial role
Proven track record in leading technical teams and managing large-scale projects
ITSM tools (ServiceNow), disaster recovery planning, incident management
Strong technical acumen with hands-on experience in engineering systems
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong business acumen and ability to align technical initiatives with organizational goals
Commitment to sustainability and innovation in packaging solutions
Benefits
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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