General Manager, Corrugated Packaging Plant

Smurfit Westrock Company; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a General Manager for the Bradenton, FL corrugated container facility. You will own the plant’s performance, drive safety, quality, cost, and productivity improvements, and steer growth through local and regional sales initiatives.

You will lead a high-performing team, implement strategic plans, and collaborate across commercial, production, and logistics units to maximize profitability and customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in a corrugated packaging facility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management.
• Proven budgeting and financial management experience.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility’s profitability and ensure safety and quality requirements are met.
• Develop and implement business plans aligned with company goals and strategic vision.
• Build a high-performing team and drive organizational change initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic direction.
• Collaborate with sales, logistics, and other units to identify growth opportunities and manage key accounts.
• Oversee production improvements to meet divisional objectives and optimize efficiency.
• Foster alliances across business units to serve cross-unit customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a General Manager for the Bradenton, FL corrugated container facility. You will own the plant’s performance, drive safety, quality, cost, and productivity improvements, and steer growth through local and regional sales initiatives.

You will lead a high-performing team, implement strategic plans, and collaborate across commercial, production, and logistics units to maximize profitability and customer value.