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Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives

Driving Continuous Improvement and Strategic Transformation Across the Mill Supply Planning Team

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives is a leadership role dedicated to developing and implementing a robust continuous improvement framework for the Mill Supply Planning team. This position will drive major strategic projects and transformational efforts throughout the supply chain organization. The Sr. Manager will work closely with the Supply Chain Leadership team to ensure successful adoption and execution of these initiatives, fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

* Continuous Improvement Leadership:

* Design, launch, and manage a continuous improvement framework tailored for the Mill Supply Planning team.

* Establish key metrics, processes, and best practices to drive ongoing operational enhancements.

* Facilitate training and knowledge sharing within the team to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Strategic Project Management:

Lead major supply chain strategic initiatives from inception through execution.

Identify and scope other transformational opportunities across the group, building business cases and implementation plans.

Oversee cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment of objectives, resources, and timelines.

Stakeholder Support and Engagement:

Partner with Supply Chain and other senior leaders to drive transformational change and support group-wide initiatives.

Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor for supply chain strategic initiatives.

Communicate progress, risks, and results to all relevant stakeholders.

Change Management:

Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.

Engage with team members at all levels to address concerns and facilitate buy-in for transformational initiatives.

Qualifications

* Bachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master\u2019s degree preferred.

* 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations, or continuous improvement roles, with proven experience leading strategic projects.

* Strong knowledge of supply planning, project management methodologies, and process improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

* Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

* Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence organizational change.

Key Competencies

* Strategic Thinking

* Project Management

* Change Leadership

* Process Improvement

* Collaboration and Influence

* Analytical Problem Solving

Reporting Relationship

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives will report directly to Mike Brodsky and work closely with the Mill Supply Planning team and other key stakeholders across the organization.

About the Role

This is a critical leadership position for an innovative, results-driven professional passionate about driving transformation and continuous improvement in supply chain operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Mill Supply Planning team and make a meaningful impact across the organization.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.