Plant General Manager: Lean Packaging & Operations

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 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.