Dir, General Mgmt - Military Veterans

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.

Exciting Opportunity with Smurfit Westrock in Covington, GA!

There's a lot of great things going on at this site and we are looking for a new leader to join us.

The Opportunity

The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of a corrugated 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, Engineering or similar discipline - Required


• 7+ years of management experience in a Corrugated 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.


• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.