WestRock Company
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Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Role Overview
The Sr. Mgr, Packaging Design manages a team of primarily experienced professionals, establishes and executes short to mid-term operational plans, and solves problems with moderate to significant impact on performance. The manager influences others outside their job area and collaborates with division management, sales teams, and corporate resources on innovation and differentiation strategies.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Ensure packaging design work aligns with commercial priorities, sustainability goals, and customer performance expectations
Monetize and quantify impact through redesign
Provide subject matter expertise for our design excellence program
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams on customer-facing design projects and strategic prospecting
Oversee structural packaging design for performance, automation compatibility, and manufacturability
Translate technical solutions into customer-centric value propositions and support value-selling initiatives
Lead a design team across multiple locations, manage department budget, and set goals and track results for sales growth
What You Need To Succeed
10+ years of experience in corrugated or packaging design, with a track record of design team leadership
Deep technical expertise in structural design (ArtiosCAD, parametric design) and strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Technical expertise with packaging performance standards (BCT, ECT, compression, etc.) and plant converting processes
Strong facilitation and storytelling skills to communicate packaging value internally and externally
Experience leading cross-site or regional teams and scaling best practices
Proven ability to influence commercial, technical, and operations teams
Highly collaborative mindset with the ability to create alignment in a matrixed organization
Excellent organization and time management with strong business acumen
What We Offer
A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
A competitive salary and bonus structure that reflects skills, competencies and potential
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Career growth within a global packaging leader where safety, quality, sustainability and people are fundamental to daily operations
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 $138,375.00 - $230,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Role Overview
The Sr. Mgr, Packaging Design manages a team of primarily experienced professionals, establishes and executes short to mid-term operational plans, and solves problems with moderate to significant impact on performance. The manager influences others outside their job area and collaborates with division management, sales teams, and corporate resources on innovation and differentiation strategies.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Ensure packaging design work aligns with commercial priorities, sustainability goals, and customer performance expectations
Monetize and quantify impact through redesign
Provide subject matter expertise for our design excellence program
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams on customer-facing design projects and strategic prospecting
Oversee structural packaging design for performance, automation compatibility, and manufacturability
Translate technical solutions into customer-centric value propositions and support value-selling initiatives
Lead a design team across multiple locations, manage department budget, and set goals and track results for sales growth
What You Need To Succeed
10+ years of experience in corrugated or packaging design, with a track record of design team leadership
Deep technical expertise in structural design (ArtiosCAD, parametric design) and strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Technical expertise with packaging performance standards (BCT, ECT, compression, etc.) and plant converting processes
Strong facilitation and storytelling skills to communicate packaging value internally and externally
Experience leading cross-site or regional teams and scaling best practices
Proven ability to influence commercial, technical, and operations teams
Highly collaborative mindset with the ability to create alignment in a matrixed organization
Excellent organization and time management with strong business acumen
What We Offer
A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
A competitive salary and bonus structure that reflects skills, competencies and potential
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Career growth within a global packaging leader where safety, quality, sustainability and people are fundamental to daily operations
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 $138,375.00 - $230,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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