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.
