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WestRock Company lists this General Manager opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Manager - Beverage Packaging Systems | Smyrna, Georgia
The Opportunity:
The Beverage Packaging Systems Atlanta (BPSA) group designs, builds and provides technical service support for our advanced packaging machinery created for our customers. The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the BPSA facility in Smyrna, Georgia.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Lead North America Machinery Operations and Service organizations, overseeing engineering, procurement, assembly, testing, quality, safety, project management, field service, technical training, spare parts operations, and customer support to drive innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Spare Parts Organization procures, assembles, ships parts and assemblies Worldwide
Spare Parts inventory management and accuracy for $8MM in value
Spare Parts including programable components such as drives, PLCs, HMIs, and other electronic components
Service organization represents the company values at the engagement with our customers
Ensure all packaging machines are delivered to our global customers with impeccable quality, on time and within budget, which is the core function of this role
As one of the critical innovation platforms for Smurfit Westrock, you will ensure our innovation and development resources are well aligned to the company’s innovation framework ensuring the most optimized solutions across our packaging materials, designs, converting and packaging machinery
P&L responsibility and direct leadership of Smurfit Westrock employees, on-site contractors and a network of supply chain partners
Provide safety leadership to ensure the facility safety execution meets company requirements and ensure all machinery produced and shipped meets local safety regulations at the time of commercialization
Engage with our customers in support of our technical sales activities as well as factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT)
Champion the development activities for new packaging systems (materials, carton design and machine platforms) for the BPSA team, aligning with the company’s stage gate processes and prioritization
Provide the global capacity required to meet competitive lead-times for the annual anticipated volume of machines
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical degree
15+ years of management and leadership experience in a manufacturing facility
Strong technical background in high-speed machinery
Proven experience in budget and financial management
Strong 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
Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills
Strong operational, commercial and financial business acumen
Leadership skills required to drive the global machinery strategic agenda throughout the BPSA organization, including transformational change management
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
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with all levels of the organization
Solid influencing and negotiation skills
Excellent motivational skills and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced technical knowledge and layman translation skills
Air travel up to 20%, including domestic and international travel
What We Offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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