General Manager

Ontario
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Description & RequirementsSmurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the Food packaging manufacturing facility. 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 or Engineering - Required
7+ years of progressive management experience in a Paper Packaging facility, 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
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
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
A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, RRSP match, etc.
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $XXX - $XXX. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 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.

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