Plant GM, Corrugated Box Conversion & Growth

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a seasoned operations leader for our Wisconsin plant. The ideal candidate will have paper-to-box experience with corrugator machinery, and a proven track record in managing profitability, safety, and KPIs.

The role emphasizes strategy, continuous improvement, and strong liaison with sales to grow key accounts. We prefer candidates with a Bachelor’s in Business or Engineering and 5+ years of progressive management experience, including budgeting and project

Qualifications

• Must have paper to box conversion background with corrugator machine experience.
• Candidates from corrugate background but only sheet plant, pulp plant, or with plastics/container board/particleboard backgrounds are not eligible.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant profitability and ensure safety and quality requirements are met.
• Develop and implement business plans aligned with company goals and strategic vision.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction.
• Build partnerships with commercial/sales to identify facility growth opportunities and maintain key accounts.
• Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives for optimum efficiency.

Skills

Box conversion experience

Corrugator machine experience

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a seasoned operations leader for our Wisconsin plant. The ideal candidate will have paper-to-box experience with corrugator machinery, and a proven track record in managing profitability, safety, and KPIs.

The role emphasizes strategy, continuous improvement, and strong liaison with sales to grow key accounts. We prefer candidates with a Bachelor’s in Business or Engineering and 5+ years of progressive management experience, including budgeting and project