Plant General Manager — Profit, Safety & Growth Leader

WestRock Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401k match

Career development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Pleasant Prairie, WI, seeks a General Manager to own the profitability and performance of a new state-of-the-art corrugated container facility. You will lead safety, quality, cost and productivity initiatives and drive local and regional sales growth.

Responsibilities include building a high-performing team, guiding strategic plans, managing capital and budgets, and partnering with sales, logistics, production, safety and quality managers to maximize efficiency and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in packaging or manufacturing.
• Proven budget and financial management experience.
• Strong track record of leading and motivating diverse teams.
• Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Ability to drive profitability and respond to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain profitability and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement business plans aligned with company goals.
• Build a high-performing, cross-functional team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to strategy.
• Partner with Corporate Sales Managers to identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee sales and production across multiple plants to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Pleasant Prairie, WI, seeks a General Manager to own the profitability and performance of a new state-of-the-art corrugated container facility. You will lead safety, quality, cost and productivity initiatives and drive local and regional sales growth.

Responsibilities include building a high-performing team, guiding strategic plans, managing capital and budgets, and partnering with sales, logistics, production, safety and quality managers to maximize efficiency and customer