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WestRock Company Project Manager in Atlanta, Georgia

WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!

The Opportunity:

The project manager will define project goals, objectives, and scope in the development of new high-speed packaging and automation machinery. You will work with stakeholders to create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines and resources required. You will also ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications. This is a great opportunity for someone to build their own processes and procedures based on personal experience and best practices.

How you will impact WestRock:

  • Demonstrate strong leadership abilities, organizational skills and must be comfortable working in an unstructured environment.

  • Planning and overseeing product development projects to ensure they are completed on time and on-budget.

  • Facilitating communication between various project stakeholders including engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.

  • Work with management and external stakeholders to clearly define project scope, objectives and timing.

  • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and work with functional managers to ensure their availability.

  • Work with supply chain to communicate expected deliverables to our vendors.

  • Track and report project progress.

  • Work with the team to solve issues as they arise.

  • Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

What you will need to succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

  • 3+ years of project management experience on mid-size CapEx projects.

  • Experience in organizational change management.

  • Practical experience in high-speed automation or electromechanical equipment.

  • Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively.

  • Packaging Machinery Equipment experience is a plus.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

  • Practical experience with engineering change management.

  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Excellent motivational skills and multitasking abilities.

  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • 10-15% travel, including international to our plant in France.

  • PMP certification is a plus.

What we offer:

  • 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.

  • Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!

  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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