General Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, Houston Sheet Plant's leader in sustainable packaging, seeks a General Manager to drive performance and profitability of the facility onsite under the Texas Area VP.

The role focuses on safety, quality, cost control, productivity, and strategic execution, building a high‑performing team and ensuring customer satisfaction while coordinating across Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience in the packaging industry.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop diverse teams.
• Track record of goal setting and achieving results.
• Strong capital management and financial data analysis skills.
• Excellent strategic planning and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and adaptability to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business plans aligning with the Houston Sheet Plant's strategic vision.
• Nurture a customer-focused culture and deliver more than expected.
• Build a high-performing team that collaborates to drive change initiatives.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and quality requirements are met.
• Improve P&L through capital expenditure, manufacturing cost reductions, and operating efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with strategic direction.
• Collaborate with Area and Corporate Sales Managers to identify growth opportunities and maintain key accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Change management

Financial / budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree (business or engineering)

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

The General Manager will be fully responsible for the performance and profitability of the Houston Sheet Plant, while executing the strategic vision of this high-graphics facility. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, productivity and profitability of the plant. This position is located onsite and will report to the Texas Area Vice President.

Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

The General Manager will be fully responsible for the performance and profitability of the Houston Sheet Plant, while executing the strategic vision of this high-graphics facility. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, productivity and profitability of the plant. This position is located onsite and will report to the Texas Area Vice President.

The strategy for this Sheet Plant is to be the premier high-graphics corrugated packaging partner in Texas, delivering vibrant multi-color printing, displays, direct-print flexo, labeled, and digital solutions. We will be the trusted one-stop shop for customers seeking superior graphics, reliable processes, and exceptional responsiveness.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Develop and implement business plans that align with the strategic vision for the Houston Sheet Plant.
• Nurture a culture that is highly focused on customer needs, on their service, and on always delivering more than expected.
• Build an engaged and high performing team that works collaboratively to drive change initiatives in the business.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and quality requirements are met.
• Execute initiatives that will improve P&L results through capital expenditure, manufacturing cost reductions, and operating efficiencies.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic direction.
• Build partnerships with Area and Corporate Sales Managers to identify growth opportunities and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Build effective collaboration with other Plants, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality Managers, to better serve customers that cross multiple business units.

What You Need To Succeed

• Operate with the customers’ best interest in mind and a high focus on customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering strongly preferred.
• Bring 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience in the packaging industry, and proven experience in budget and financial management.
• Have a 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, anticipate potential problems and address them early.
• 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 respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and new 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, and 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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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.