General Manager

General Manager Springfield, MA Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Plant management Managerial strategic planning Strategic management 7 years Operations management Sales management Identifying new business opportunities Engineering Bachelor's degree in business Safety standards in production Client relationship development Improving operational efficiency Team development Business development Analysis skills Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree in engineering Financial operations management Bachelor's degree Performance Improvement (PI) Profit & Loss statement Networking through strategic partnership building Training & development Manufacturing Senior level Strategic partnerships Cross-functional collaboration Business Profit and loss analysis Manufacturing company experience Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Organizational budget management Strategic planning Finance experience within manufacturing

Full Job Description Career Opportunity:

The General Manager will be fully responsible for the performance and profitability of the Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA Corrugated Container facility.

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 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. 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. Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Wellness programs 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.