General Manager (Tulare)

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

General Manager – Glendale Facility
Location: Tulare container facility, onsite.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering preferred or comparable experience in corrugated packaging.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience in the packaging industry, along with proven experience in budget and financial management (Required).
• 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.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off.
• Career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $159,000.00 - $265,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. Benefits include short‑term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.