Description & Requirements 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 summary:  As a General Manager, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership of a box plant/manufacturing facility in the fast-paced corrugated packaging industry. In this role, you will have P&L accountability for up to $250M; and exercise your knowledge and skills to develop and lead people across safety, quality, compliance, sales and manufacturing, while building a strong culture of excellence. 

 

How you will impact WestRock

Be a great leader and motivator, creating an engaged and very satisfied workforce and loyal customersLead P&L development including annual budgeting, forecasting, financial summaries and variance reporting/planningManage sales, new accounts, monitor account activity and Salesforce to ensure the curation of opportunitiesEnsure awareness/compliance to all corporate, state and federal health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures and regulationsDrive improved earnings, volume and lower costs through safety, quality, compliance, maintenance and protection of WestRock assets

 

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree Minimum 10 years of experience leading people and managing multiple box plants or manufacturing facilities with responsibility for large P&LMinimum 10 years of cross-functional experience in Sales, Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, Environmental Compliance, and Financial ManagementAbility to focus on outcomes that drive higher earnings, improve volume and lower costsAbility to create and promote a culture that propels high employee and customer satisfactionCapable of understanding how situations impact your decisions, behavior, communications and othersDemonstrated commitment to driving customer satisfaction, financial performance and employee satisfactionAbility and discipline to manage your time and priorities in fast-paced and ever-changing environmentDemonstrated experience in sales and ability to build solid relationships and understand customer needs Possess strong verbal, written and presentation skills to effectively and confidently communicate with a broad range of stakeholders including customers, associates, business unit management team and regional and corporate leadershipDemonstrated ability to inspire, lead, and develop team members 

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.