WestRock Company · 1 week ago
Packaging Engineering Manager
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $226K/yr
12+ years expSmurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Packaging Engineering Manager to oversee the work of Packaging Engineers. The role involves managing projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, and developing policies and procedures within the department.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Assign projects to appropriate team members to ensure success
Monitor and achieve the meeting of our cost savings commitments to our customers
Direct and manage multiple projects with key customers while ensuring their success
Experience managing relationships with customers
Make day to day decisions that align with department budgetary guidelines
Reviewing and approving PTO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in package engineering or similar field
Twelve (12) or more related years' work experience required
Two (2) or more years related corrugated packaging experience required
Supervisory experience managing packaging engineers in a creative environment
Expertise utilizing Artios CAD or similar CAD software packages
Past progressive career path
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition to others
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services
Fluency in English required, verbal and written
Ability to identify issues and communicate with team or management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401k with match
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Short-term bonus incentive
Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
10 days of paid vacation
11 days of paid holidays
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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