General Manager

The Opportunity

The General Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operational activities at the highest level of management and overseeing the daily operations of a large distribution facility.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

• Responsible for the operations within the warehouse, including the following departments or employees - routing/dispatching, receiving, forklift operations, truck driving/maintenance, general warehouse, and inventory.
• Responsible for all phases of employment, including interviewing, selecting candidates, training, monitoring, disciplining, and terminating staff.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned teams.
• Closely monitor the compliance of all safety policies and operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers and dispatchers.
• Partner with Safety department to continuously improve and enhance safety discipline, practices, and policies.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures in conjunction with staff.
• Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse, as needed.
• Develop and recommend annual budget requirements for the facility, including staffing levels and justification for new or replacement material handling equipment.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet peak customer demand.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of six years of operations experience, including at least three years of experience managing industrial facility or distribution center.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage multiple functions (technical, engineering, general management) within a business.
• Occasional Travel
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); and other applications as required.

What We Offer

• A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• An attractive compensation package that reflects experience, skills, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations and long‑term success.