Plant GM - Corrugated Box Conversion

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The company seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader with strong cardboard conversion and corrugator experience to drive profitability, safety and quality across the plant.

The role requires 5+ years in progressive management, with a minimum of 3 years in an industry segment management capacity, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering if possible. You will direct budgets, lead KPI-driven initiatives, and collaborate with sales to grow key accounts.

Qualifications

• Must have box (cardboard) conversion experience with corrugator machine experience.
• Background in paper to box conversion required; corrugate background only in sheet/pulp/other products is not suitable.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience with at least 3 years in an industry segment management role.
• Operational oversight including budget and financial management.
• Proven success in KPI-driven leadership, production efficiencies, overhead management, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability and ensure safety and quality requirements are met.
• Develop and implement business plans aligned with company goals and strategic vision.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with strategic direction.
• Build partnerships with commercial/sales teams to identify growth opportunities and manage key accounts.
• Oversee production improvements to meet short- and long-term divisional objectives and optimize efficiency.

Skills

Corrugator machine experience

Box/conversion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

The company seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader with strong cardboard conversion and corrugator experience to drive profitability, safety and quality across the plant.

The role requires 5+ years in progressive management, with a minimum of 3 years in an industry segment management capacity, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering if possible. You will direct budgets, lead KPI-driven initiatives, and collaborate with sales to grow key accounts.