General Manager (Distribution)

WestRock Company; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company seeks a General Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of a large distribution facility in Georgia. You will oversee routing, receiving, forklift, truck operations, inventory and staff within the warehouse, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires six-plus years in operations, including facility or DC management, with strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills. Expect budget oversight and occasional travel as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Six+ years of operations experience, incl. 3+ years managing industrial/facility operations.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative leadership abilities.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations including routing/dispatch, receiving, forklift operations, truck driving, general warehouse and inventory.
• Interview, hire, train, monitor, discipline, and terminate staff as needed.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders to manage daily routines.
• Ensure safety policy compliance and safe operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend and implement equipment for safe transport and storage of products.
• Oversee required paperwork and data entry by warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling with drivers and dispatchers.
• Partner with Safety to improve safety practices and policies.
• Ensure proper storage to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise inventory rotation and space utilization.
• Develop and justify annual budget including staffing and equipment needs.
• Adjust staffing to meet peak customer demand.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative leadership

Budget development

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel flexibility

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

The General Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operational activities at the highest level of management and overseeing the daily operations of a large distribution facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Responsible for the operations within the warehouse, including the following departments or employees - routing/dispatching, receiving, forklift operations, truck driving/maintenance, general warehouse, and inventory.
• Responsible for all phases of employment, including interviewing, selecting candidates, training, monitoring, disciplining, and terminating staff.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned teams.
• Closely monitor the compliance of all safety policies and operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers and dispatchers.
• Partner with Safety department to continuously improve and enhance safety discipline, practices, and policies.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures in conjunction with staff.
• Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse, as needed.
• Develop and recommend annual budget requirements for the facility, including staffing levels and justification for new or replacement material handling equipment.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet peak customer demand.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of six years of operations experience, including at least three years of experience managing industrial facility or distribution center.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage multiple functions (technical, engineering, general management) within a business.
• Occasional Travel
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); and other applications as required.

What we offer

• A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• An attractive compensation package that reflects experience, skills, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations and long‑term success.