Plant General Manager – Corrugated Packaging Leader

Smurfit-Westrock; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Florida is a leading corrugated packaging company seeking a General Manager to own the profitability and performance of a manufacturing facility. You will prioritize safety, quality, cost, and productivity while expanding local and regional sales.

Lead a high-performing team, develop strategic plans, drive continuous improvement, and manage capital budgets. Collaborate with commercial partners to grow the business and serve customers across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in a corrugated packaging facility; at least 5 years in operations/production management.
• Proven budget and financial management experience.
• Proven track record of leading diverse teams through transformative change.
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage capital budgets and analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are met.
• Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision.
• Build a high performing team and work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction.
• Build partnerships and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales partners to identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short-term and long-term objectives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Florida is a leading corrugated packaging company seeking a General Manager to own the profitability and performance of a manufacturing facility. You will prioritize safety, quality, cost, and productivity while expanding local and regional sales.

Lead a high-performing team, develop strategic plans, drive continuous improvement, and manage capital budgets. Collaborate with commercial partners to grow the business and serve customers across units.