Plant General Manager - Packaging & Growth Leader

Smurfit Westrock; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits package

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a General Manager to oversee the corrugated packaging manufacturing facility and ensure safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets are met. You will lead strategic initiatives to expand local and regional sales and drive profitability.

As a senior leader, you will build a high-performing team, develop business plans aligned with corporate goals, and collaborate with commercial partners to identify growth opportunities while maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing facility, with a minimum of 5 years in operations/production management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure 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 drive change initiatives within the organization.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction.
• Collaborate with commercial/sales partners to identify facility growth opportunities and maintain key accounts.
• Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet objectives and optimize efficiency.
• Build alliances with other business units, sales, logistics, production, safety and quality managers.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Change management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a General Manager to oversee the corrugated packaging manufacturing facility and ensure safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets are met. You will lead strategic initiatives to expand local and regional sales and drive profitability.

As a senior leader, you will build a high-performing team, develop business plans aligned with corporate goals, and collaborate with commercial partners to identify growth opportunities while maintaining strong customer