General Manager

General Information

Job ID

ATR37723

Posting Job Title

General Manager

Locations

MS Tupelo

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

24-Apr-2024

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!

The Opportunity:

The General Manager 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.

This position is located at the Tupelo, MS Corrugated Container Facility.

How you will impact 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 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

• Required.

• 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 and address potential problems quickly.

• 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, and potential.

• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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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