General Manager – WestRock

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Description: Description & RequirementsSmurfit 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:As General Manager you will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the plant 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 with your Corporate Sales Managers to identify Business Unit growth opportunities and maintain relationships with key accounts
• Oversee sales and production to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency

• Be a great leader and motivator, creating an engaged and very satisfied workforce and loyal customers
• Lead P&L development including annual budgeting, forecasting, financial summaries, and variance reporting/planning
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager on strategic Business Unit growth opportunities
• Ensure awareness/compliance to all corporate, provincial and federal health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures and regulations
• Drive improved earnings, volume and lower costs through safety, quality, compliance, maintenance, and protection of Smurfit Westrock assets
• Build effective relationships with all departments in plant to produce strong customer relationships, employee relations and a superior product.
• Maintain Smurfit Westrock assets, including building, land, equipment, and other company assets
• Create and deliver an effective vision of the future to maximize company performance. Communicate that vision in a way that effectively inspires others. Successfully translate vision into concrete strategic action.

• 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 preferred
• Bring 7-10 years of progressive management experience in the industry, along with proven experience in budget and financial management
• Must have a minimum 7 years of Manufacturing/Operations experience
• Have a proven 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, 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 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 excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, defined contribution pension plan 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.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume.Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.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.

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