General Manager (Assembly)

Description & Requirements 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. The Opportunity The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Assembly packaging facility, including strategic planning, financial accountability and resource management. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Plan and direct production scheduling and establish production priorities based on customer needs.Initiate plans and processes that minimize costs and effectively utilize manpower, temporary labor, equipment, material, and capital to obtain plant objectives and performance goalsCreate and Implement strategy plans that support Smurfit Westrock strategic initiativesResponsible for providing a safe and secure work environment. Direct, maintain and enforce the safety and environmental programs for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and Smurfit Westrock regulations and guidelines; provide leadership and guidance as neededCreate facility budget and manage spending against budget and review financials as neededSupervise the facility’s managers and supervisors; responsible for employee training and developmentEstablish individual/group goals with accountabilities and evaluate work performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reportsBuild an effective partnership with plant hourly employees in an effort to improve overall plant productionHandle employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies/procedures; assist in the recruitment and selection of assembly personnel as well as terminationsWorks with Customer, Permanent, Manufacturing, and Sales groups to achieve Smurfit Westrock strategic objectivesAssist on estimating assembly jobs/cost/ and analyticsDrive continuous improvement initiatives; monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements toDirector/Senior Director of Assembly Participate in Six Sigma projects to increase overall production and cost savings for the facilityPerform all other duties as assigned What You Need To Succeed Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or High school diploma or GED A minimum of (7) years of equivalent related industry experience; at least 3 years of prior multi-departmental management experience. Proven track record handling full plant budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures and reporting. Effective written, verbal and presentation skills to various levels of the organization.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or 5S methodologies Proficiency with AS400, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) as well as customer proprietary software programs What We Offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialBenefits 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. The approved range for this posting is $130,000 - $136,000 base salary and the position is eligible for a 20% annual bonus. 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 $134,625.00 - $224,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role 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. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 30-Nov-2026.