General Manager

Avature; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations at a key plant location. This role involves managing diverse functional areas such as safety, sales, and production while ensuring adherence to company values and customer commitments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business-to-business sales, leadership experience, and the ability to drive results through effective team management. With a focus on strategic vision and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and innovation, and help shape the future of packaging solutions.

Benefits

Short-term bonus incentive

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience with over 5 years in a leadership role.
• Previous business-to-business sales experience in manufacturing/service industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire operational structure of the plant location.
• Develop and implement action plans for increasing plant income.
• Foster employee development through training and resources.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Sales Competence

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office Software

Internet-based pipeline management software

Job description

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

Manage the entire operational structure of the plant location which includes the functional areas of safety, sales, human resources, financial, environmental, quality, production, purchasing, transportation, maintenance, engineering and community relations. Manage and coach sales and customer service team members with the objective of achieving budgeted, margin growth or further expansion of our business. The General Manager reports to the Business Unit General Manager.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Assureson a daily basis all Smurfit Westrock values, standards, and customer commitments (i.e.; sales,quality, R&A, safety, employee relations, on-time delivery, reporting etc.) are followed.
• Build effective relationships with all departments to produce strongcustomer relationships and superior products.
• Develop and implement action plan for increasing plant income (i.e.; sales, creating efficiencies, etc.).
• Control cost within budgetary limits to achieve profitability.
• Review and understand annual budget, forecasts, and monthly financial summaries.
• Work closely with sales representatives in developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts.
• Foster employee development through training and other resources.
• Establish goals, track results uptime, quality productivity.
• Ensure all customer feedback is promptly dealt with and any complaints are corrected immediately.
• Maintain assets including building, land, equipment, and other assets.
• Ensure all environmental compliance issues are addressed on a timely basis.
• Provide a vision for the plant strategically linking resources of the facility with its respective markets.
• Promote diversified recruiting, hiring, training and managing of sales representatives, customer service, and operations staff for both facilities.
• Maintains a sufficient sales pipeline to meet budgeted volume growth objectives.
• Ensures target accounts match margin, capacity, and equipment requirements of the plant.
• Leads Talent Management initiative.
• Approve pricing within the appropriate levels.
• Assists in management of all aged inventories ensuring zero controllable write-offs;
• Management of all accounts receivable ensuring zero controllable write-offs.
• Assists with establishing budget for sales, margin and expenses within the assigned plant.

Ensures that appropriate policy and procedures are followed for tooling, outside purchases, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Position has direct supervisory experience responsibilities with Sales, Customer Service and Operations.
• Leadership skills, insightful business judgment
• Ability to drive results through others
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated sales competence and business acumen
• Broad understanding of different types of packaging capabilities and solutions relative to packaging industry
• Professional Approach to Problem-Solving and Business
• Ability to provide clarity to complex problems and develop long term solutions
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines and interact effectively with people from varying functions and levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business or related field preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience with over 5 years in a leadership role preferred
• Previous business-to-business sales experience in a manufacturing/service industry with supervisory, management or coaching responsibility- box industry or related industry- preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive new business development, box industry or related preferred
• Experience selling/presenting to senior management and key decision makers box industry or related preferred
• Previous budgetary/P&L experience preferred, box industry or related preferred
• Solution/concept sales experience preferred to product sales box industry or related preferred
• MS Office Software, Internet-based pipeline management software experience
• Some travel required, overnight included.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

The salary range for this position is $130,125.00 - $216,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.