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WestRock Company

Sep 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Etobicoke

AI generated summary

  • You need a college degree (preferred) and 7-10 years of related experience, including 4 years in management. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and computer skills required.
  • You will enhance profitability, ensure safety and quality, drive continuous improvement, build a high-performing team, oversee sales and production, and foster employee development while maintaining compliance.

Requirements

  • Education and/or Experience - College degree preferred with a minimum of 7-10 years equivalent related industry experience; at least 4 years prior management experience.
  • Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, collective agreements, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills; proficient with AS400, KIWI, Qlikview, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
  • Financial Skills - Must have experience understanding and interpreting Profit and Loss statements, profitability statements, and sales forecasting. Must be able to create insightful reports that consume data from the above-mentioned software. Must have the ability to create and adhere to capital project justifications.
  • Other Qualifications - This position requires strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Improve the plant’s profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are met.
  • Drive facility’s focus on Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity along with No Fail Basics methodology throughout the organization
  • Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision for Division.
  • 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 Divisional Sales Managers to identify facility growth opportunities and maintain relationships with key accounts.
  • Oversee sales and production to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency.
  • Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Human Resources, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units.
  • Foster employee development through training and other resources
  • Promote diversified recruiting, hiring, training, and managing of facility staff.
  • Ensure all safety and environmental compliance issues are addressed on a timely basis.
  • Recommend and justify capital expenses that suit both short- and long-term goals of the facility.
  • Cultivate our involvement and dedication to Performance Excellence programs
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the General Manager at Smurfit Westrock?

The primary responsibilities include managing plant performance and profitability, ensuring safety and quality requirements are met, developing business plans, leading continuous improvement initiatives, building partnerships for growth, overseeing sales and production, promoting employee development, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Is a college degree required for this position?

A college degree is preferred, along with a minimum of 7-10 years of related industry experience and at least 4 years of prior management experience.

What skills are necessary for the General Manager role?

Necessary skills include strong leadership, independent thinking, organizational and planning abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective written and verbal communication, and proficiency in relevant computer software.

Are there specific safety requirements for this position?

Yes, the General Manager must have a strong safety mindset, support safety programs, and take action to address potential safety hazards to prevent injuries.

What role does customer focus play in this position?

The General Manager is expected to build customer confidence, increase customer satisfaction, and ensure that commitments to both internal and external customers are met in a timely manner.

Are there opportunities for employee development in this role?

Yes, fostering employee development through training and resources is a key responsibility of the General Manager.

Is experience with financial statements necessary for this position?

Yes, the General Manager must have experience understanding and interpreting Profit and Loss statements, profitability statements, and sales forecasting, as well as the ability to create insightful reports based on this data.

What does Smurfit Westrock prioritize in its workplace culture?

Smurfit Westrock prioritizes an inclusive workplace and values diversity, ensuring that different viewpoints and ideas are incorporated to maximize employee contributions.

What software proficiency is required for this position?

Proficiency with AS400, KIWI, Qlikview, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.

What is expected regarding capital expenses in this role?

The General Manager is responsible for recommending and justifying capital expenses that align with both short- and long-term goals of the facility.

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WestRock Company

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

WestRock 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 move fiber-based packaging forward.   Sustainability and innovation enable us to create a better future for each other, our customers, our communities and the world. By innovating for our customers and their customers, bettering the planet and supporting people and communities, we’re imagining and delivering on the promise of a sustainable future.