WestRock Company
Company Overview
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber‑based packaging forward.
Opportunity The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of Smurfit Westrock’s packaging manufacturing facility in Greenville. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, and productivity and focusing on strategic expansion by increasing local and regional sales.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure all 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 work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization
Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction
Build partnerships and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales business partners to identify facility growth opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts
Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short‑term and long‑term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency
Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety, and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management – Required
Proven experience in budget and financial management
Have a proven track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change
Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early
Change agent with the ability to set expectations and foster accountability and obtain results
Ability to facilitate the development of others’ knowledge and skills
Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills
Ability to operate with the customers’ best interest in mind
Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and evolving information
Business leader with ability to lead with empathy and build relationships with all levels of employees and external customers
Entrepreneurial mindset
Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match and more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Opportunity The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of Smurfit Westrock’s packaging manufacturing facility in Greenville. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, and productivity and focusing on strategic expansion by increasing local and regional sales.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure all 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 work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization
Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction
Build partnerships and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales business partners to identify facility growth opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts
Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short‑term and long‑term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency
Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety, and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management – Required
Proven experience in budget and financial management
Have a proven track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change
Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early
Change agent with the ability to set expectations and foster accountability and obtain results
Ability to facilitate the development of others’ knowledge and skills
Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills
Ability to operate with the customers’ best interest in mind
Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and evolving information
Business leader with ability to lead with empathy and build relationships with all levels of employees and external customers
Entrepreneurial mindset
Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match and more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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