Industrial Project Manager

Role: Project Manager - Industrial Relocation Bag-in-Box Canada Overview Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Bag-in-Box® is a sustainable choice of packaging for many industries such as wine, juice, liquid eggs, dairy and also non-food applications such as motor oil and chemicals. Our Vitop® Original tap is the most commonly used for Bag-in-Box® wines and juices in the world for its exceptional and consistent quality - with a leak rate of less than 1 in 85 million since its launch. Opportunity Summary Based in Mississauga, Canada, the Project Manager will lead and coordinate the successful relocation of our Bag-in-Box manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving all aspects of the industrial relocation project, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who demonstrates transparency, adaptability, and flexibility in their approach. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and have a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. With a collaborative and professional work ethic, they are able to build strong relationships across functions while finding creative and practical solutions to complex challenges. About the role and key responsibilities Lead the end-to-end relocation of the Canadian Bag-in-Box manufacturing facility, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Develop, maintain and execute the overall project plan, including milestones, timelines, critical paths, resource planning and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate all project activities with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors, suppliers and external partners to ensure effective delivery of each project phase. Manage the preparation of the new facility, equipment relocation, installation, commissioning and production start-up, while minimising disruption to business operations. Monitor project progress, budget, schedule and key performance indicators, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues and escalating significant deviations where appropriate. Ensure compliance with all Group policies and applicable health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements throughout the project. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities and effective management of supplier performance. Prepare and present regular project updates to senior leadership, including progress against milestones, budget status, risks, issues and recommended actions. We are looking for someone who: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or a related technical discipline. Proven experience managing complex industrial, manufacturing or capital investment projects; experience in plant relocation is an advantage. Strong project planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented approach. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Highly adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project (or equivalent project management software). Additional information This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online and the application window is expected to close by August 14th, 2026. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Lead the end-to-end relocation of the Canadian Bag-in-Box manufacturing facility, ensuring it is delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage equipment installation, commissioning, and production start-up.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related technical field. Candidates must have proven experience managing complex industrial or capital investment projects, preferably in plant relocation.

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• Project Planning
• Industrial Relocation
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Budget Management
• Equipment Installation
• Commissioning
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Resource Planning
• Vendor Management
• Compliance
• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Construction

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

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