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.

Career Opportunity:

The General Manager will be fully responsible for the performance and profitability of the Wakefield MA 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.  

This position is located onsite at the Wakefield, MA Corrugated Container facility.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

 

Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are metDevelop 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 with your Corporate Sales Managers to identify Business Unit growth opportunities and maintain relationships with key accounts.Oversee sales and production of a multi-plant division 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 the packaging industry, along with proven experience in budget and financial management.7+ years of Manufacturing/Operations experience - RequiredProven track record of goal setting and achievement and demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate diverse teams.Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability and address potential problems quickly.Ability to facilitate the development of others’ knowledge and skillsDemonstrated 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 updated information.Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience.

 

What We Offer:

 

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time offA 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.