General Manager (Assembly)

Smurfit-Westrock; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a General Manager to lead the Assembly packaging facility, directing production, budgeting and safety programs. You will plan schedules, optimize resources, and drive cost savings while building a high-performing team and aligning with corporate strategies.

The role requires multi-department leadership, strong financial acumen and experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or HS diploma/GED.
• 7+ years in related industry with multi-department management.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct production scheduling with priorities based on customer needs.
• Manage plant budget, expenses and financial reporting.
• Lead safety/environment programs and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and coach managers and supervisors; evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and drive improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

AS400

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Opportunity

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Assembly packaging facility, including strategic planning, financial accountability and resource management.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Plan and direct production scheduling and establish production priorities based on customer needs.
• Initiate plans and processes that minimize costs and effectively utilize manpower, temporary labor, equipment, material, and capital to obtain plant objectives and performance goals
• Create and Implement strategy plans that support Smurfit Westrock strategic initiatives
• Responsible for providing a safe and secure work environment. Direct, maintain and enforce the safety and environmental programs for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and Smurfit Westrock regulations and guidelines; provide leadership and guidance as needed
• Create facility budget and manage spending against budget and review financials as needed
• Supervise the facility’s managers and supervisors; responsible for employee training and development
• Establish individual/group goals with accountabilities and evaluate work performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports
• Build an effective partnership with plant hourly employees in an effort to improve overall plant production
• Handle employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies/procedures; assist in the recruitment and selection of assembly personnel as well as terminations
• Works with Customer, Permanent, Manufacturing, and Sales groups to achieve Smurfit Westrock strategic objectives
• Assist on estimating assembly jobs/cost/ and analytics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives; monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to
• Director/Senior Director of Assembly
• Participate in Six Sigma projects to increase overall production and cost savings for the facility
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of (7) years of equivalent related industry experience; at least 3 years of prior multi-departmental management experience.
• Proven track record handling full plant budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures and reporting.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills to various levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or 5S methodologies
• Proficiency with AS400, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) as well as customer proprietary software programs

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
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The approved range for this posting is $130,000 - $136,000 base salary and the position is eligible for a 20% annual bonus.

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 $134,625.00 - $224,375.00, 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.