General Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Bonus Incentive

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Fresno, CA seeks a General Manager to own the plant’s performance, safety, quality, cost and productivity, while expanding local and regional sales. You will lead a multi-plant division, build strong partnerships with Corporate Sales Managers, and drive initiatives across Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business or Engineering and 7+ years in packaging operations, with proven budget and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering preferred or comparable corrugated packaging experience.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in packaging, with budget and financial oversight.
• 7+ years of Manufacturing/Operations experience with proven leadership.
• Strong track record in goal setting, team motivation and profitability improvement.
• Ability to manage capital, budgets, and analyze financial data.
• Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills; customer-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and adaptability to changing processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant profitability while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement business plans aligned with strategic vision.
• Build a high-performing team and lead change initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and profitability initiatives.
• Partner with Sales Managers to identify growth opportunities and key accounts.
• Oversee sales and production across a multi-plant division to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with other units to serve customers across business lines.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Operations management

Business/Engineering background

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

General Manager

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.

The General Manager will be fully responsible for the performance and profitability of the Fresno, CA facility. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost and productivity and focusing on strategic expansion by increasing local and regional sales.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are met
• Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision.
• Build a high performing team and work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction.
• Build partnerships with your Corporate Sales Managers to identify Business Unit growth opportunities and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Oversee sales and production of a multi-plant division to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency.
• Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering strongly preferred or comparable experience in corrugated packaging.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in the packaging industry, along with proven experience in budget and financial management- Required.
• 7+ years of Manufacturing/Operations experience - Required
• Proven track record of goal setting and achievement and demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate diverse teams.
• Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability and address potential problems quickly.
• Ability to facilitate the development of others’ knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data.
• Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate with the customers’ best interest in mind.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes and updated information.
• Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience.

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
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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 $159,000.00 - $265,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.