General Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Marion, NC seeks a General Manager to oversee the plant's operations, safety, quality and cost objectives, and to drive EBITDA-aligned results. You will build and lead a high-performance operations team, implement manufacturing policies, ensure on-time delivery, and partner with sales and service to maximize customer satisfaction.

This role requires a technical or management degree and 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership, including printing experience and strong budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or management discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in operations and manufacturing management.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ printing experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and budgeting skills.
• Proven track record of safety, quality and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Oversees capacity planning and production scheduling.
• Leads safety, quality, Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Builds and mentors an operations leadership team.
• Ensures on-time delivery and targets are met.
• Develops and manages the facility budget and labor.
• Drives data-driven productivity improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Problem solving

Project planning

Operational management

Excel

Radius experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related technical or management discipline

Tools

Radius manufacturing

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.

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.

General Manager – Marion, NC

The Opportunity:

Responsible for the overall operations of the facility in a manner which supports the company’s safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives. Execute business strategy and achieve facility goals including budgeted EBITDA. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s core processes.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Implements, improves and maintains manufacturing policies & procedures, materials usage, shipping & receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, and Key Performance Indicators.
• Identifies and implements optimal business processes and organizational structure for plant.
• Identifies, recommends and implements strategic changes in manufacturing and operations.
• Builds, develops and manages a capable operations leadership team.
• Provides individual team members with aggressive and clear performance objectives.
• Leads by example with a passion for customer service.
• Champions initiatives to institutionalize Safety, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Team Development and Continuous Improvement.
• Provides leadership and support to Lean Business Practices and Activities.
• Prepares and submits capital equipment recommendations, process changes, building improvements.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the company’s business and manufacturing processes, products and operating philosophy.
• Develops strong lines of communication across the facility to facilitate teamwork and employee engagement.
• Mentors direct reports and assists them with hiring, terminating, and discipline/developmental issues among their subordinates.
• Ensures that the facility has an effective overall strategy and program for employee development and training.
• Ensures that the facility operates in a manner which optimizes the safety of all employees and is in compliance with all safety and environmental federal and state regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that facility production meets corporate quality standards.
• Develops and manages the facility’s budget and labor in a manner which achieves the corporation’s cost/profit objectives.
• Ensures facility meets production and on-time delivery targets.
• Implements effective materials management practices throughout the plant.
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment and manages competing priorities.
• Makes sound operational decisions.
• Leads change.
• Manages conflict effectively.
• Understands the functions and capabilities of various corporate departments and uses those resources effectively.
• Leads root cause analyses and ensures problems are resolved effectively and in a timely manner.
• Uses data to improve productivity.
• Owns issues and problems, seeing them through to resolution.
• Identifies with and supports corporate leadership and company decisions.
• Ensures that employees are being recognized appropriately for good performance.
• Builds collaborative relationships within the organization.
• Interacts with other plant managers to share best practices
• Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction by effectively interacting with Sales and Customer Service.
• Provides timely and regular operations reports to the Regional Operations Director and other members of Senior Management.
• Provides Regional Operations Director with ad hoc support.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or management discipline strongly preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in operations and manufacturing management.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ printing experience.
• Must have demonstrated track record of manufacturing management excellence, evidenced by a track record of achieving production, quality and cost objectives while maintaining a safe and positive environment for line manufacturing employees.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills evidencing the ability to effectively communicate with subordinates, superiors, peers, customers, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and budgeting skills.
• Must demonstrate superior leadership and managerial skills indicative of the ability to instill teamwork, delegate effectively, and build collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of business objectives.
• Strong organizationalskills and a superior attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and objectives
• Must demonstrate proactive management style evidencing the ability to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they become significant problems.
• Must demonstrate creativity and innovation indicative of an ability to identify new approaches, processes and systems to business operations and issues.
• Strong personal computer skills including proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; specific experience with Radius manufacturing and financial systems would be a plus.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more

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.