Director, Process Improvement
Smurfit Westrock plc, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Opportunity:
The Director, Process Improvement is a key regional role that drives cultural and operational transformation across the Corrugated Midwest Region. Partnering with Regional Leadership and plant teams, you will embed the Daily Management System (DMS), strengthen reliability and problem-solving, and build a culture of continuous improvement—translating strategy into standard work and sustained results across a multi-site manufacturing network.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Lead regional strategy deployment (priorities, action plans, timelines, and metrics) in partnership with Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, and Commercial teams—adapting quickly to changing needs while driving high-quality, on-time results.
Oversee DMS deployment and problem-solving practices; ensure enterprise standard metrics cascade to site and process-level measures, coaching leaders to build trust-based relationships and deliver performance excellence.
Identify performance gaps and constraints; mobilize resources to improve throughput, OEE, reliability, and cost.
Facilitate best-practice sharing, network optimization, and end‑to‑end supply chain improvements to reduce total delivered cost.
Support regional capital strategy, strategic reviews, and major events (e.g., integrations/divestitures) impacting the region.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Demonstrated leadership in Lean / Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred).
Strong analytical and financial acumen; ability to translate data into actions and sustained results.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels; proven ability to build trust and drive accountability.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, navigate conflict constructively, and lead with authenticity, humility, and respect.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, technical manufacturing environment; self-starter with strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data mining/visualization tools.
Ability to travel frequently, as required.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Lead regional strategy deployment (priorities, action plans, timelines, and metrics) in partnership with Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, and Commercial teams—adapting quickly to changing needs while driving high-quality, on-time results.
Oversee DMS deployment and problem-solving practices; ensure enterprise standard metrics cascade to site and process-level measures, coaching leaders to build trust-based relationships and deliver performance excellence.
Identify performance gaps and constraints; mobilize resources to improve throughput, OEE, reliability, and cost.
Facilitate best-practice sharing, network optimization, and end‑to‑end supply chain improvements to reduce total delivered cost.
Support regional capital strategy, strategic reviews, and major events (e.g., integrations/divestitures) impacting the region.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Demonstrated leadership in Lean / Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred).
Strong analytical and financial acumen; ability to translate data into actions and sustained results.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels; proven ability to build trust and drive accountability.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, navigate conflict constructively, and lead with authenticity, humility, and respect.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, technical manufacturing environment; self-starter with strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data mining/visualization tools.
Ability to travel frequently, as required.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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