Plant General Manager, Corrugated Packaging Ops

Smurfit Westrock; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package: medical, dental, vis

401k with match

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a General Manager to oversee a corrugated packaging facility in Florida, accountable for profitability, safety, quality, and productivity. The role emphasizes strategic expansion and sales collaboration to grow local and regional business.

The successful candidate will build a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and align operations with the company’s safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in a corrugated packaging facility, with at least 5 years in operations/production management.
• Proven experience in budget and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change.
• Ability to initiate projects to improve profitability and address issues early.
• Strong capital management knowledge (P&L and budgets) and financial data analysis.
• Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant'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 change initiatives across the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to strategic direction.
• Collaborate with commercial/sales to identify growth opportunities and nurture key accounts.
• Oversee and improve facility production to meet short- and long-term objectives for efficiency.
• Forge alliances with other units to better serve cross-unit customers.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a General Manager to oversee a corrugated packaging facility in Florida, accountable for profitability, safety, quality, and productivity. The role emphasizes strategic expansion and sales collaboration to grow local and regional business.

The successful candidate will build a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and align operations with the company’s safety and quality standards.