WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!
The Opportunity:
The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the corrugated packaging manufacturing facility in Coal Center, PA. 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.
How you will impact 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 and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales business partners to identify facility growth opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts
Oversee and drive improvements in facility production 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:
Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering preferred
7+ years of progressive management experience in a Corrugated Packaging facility, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management - Required
Proven experience in budget and financial management
Have a proven track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change
Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early
Ability to facilitate the development of others' knowledge and skills
Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
Lean Six Sigma preferred
Change management and continuous improvement experience
Focus on Employee engagement and organizational development
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 evolving 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.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.