About the Role
The General Manager will provide leadership across manufacturing, production planning, maintenance, warehousing, logistics, safety, quality, and supporting business functions. Working closely with regional leadership, this individual will establish operational priorities, drive profitability, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and ensure the organization consistently meets its customer service and business objectives
Key Activities
Provide overall leadership and accountability for daily corrugated packaging manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production, consistent quality, and dependable customer service.
Oversee corrugating and converting operations, including production scheduling, equipment utilization, maintenance, material flow, and finished goods distribution.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including production throughput, machine efficiency, downtime, waste, labor productivity, manufacturing costs, and on-time delivery.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, increase capacity, reduce operating expenses, and strengthen plant profitability.
Partner with production and maintenance leadership to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and overall asset utilization.
Ensure effective coordination between production, maintenance, warehousing, receiving, shipping, transportation, and supporting departments.
Evaluate manufacturing capabilities, staffing levels, equipment performance, and operational processes to support current requirements and future business growth.
Assume responsibility for achieving established financial, operational, and profitability objectives.
Manage operating budgets, cost controls, financial forecasting, and capital expenditure planning in collaboration with regional and financial leadership.
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, material consumption, waste, and operating performance to identify opportunities for improved margins.
Develop and execute business strategies that strengthen profitability, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and long-term growth.
Translate financial and operational information into actionable business decisions and measurable improvement initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional management team, establishing clear performance expectations, measurable objectives, and individual accountability.
Build a strong leadership culture emphasizing teamwork, employee engagement, operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement.
Develop the capabilities of department managers and supervisors through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
Partner with human resources on workforce planning, employee retention, staffing, training, and organizational development.
Foster effective communication and collaboration between manufacturing, commercial, financial, and administrative functions.
Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Establish high standards for product quality, manufacturing consistency, workplace safety, and customer satisfaction.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, equipment performance, waste reduction, quality, and operating efficiency.
Collaborate with sales and commercial leadership to align manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, and service commitments with customer requirements.
Support business growth by identifying opportunities to improve responsiveness, expand manufacturing capabilities, and strengthen customer relationships.
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated success managing manufacturing operations with multiple departments and substantial production responsibilities.
Proven financial management capabilities, including budgeting, cost control, profitability improvement, and capital planning. Full P&L responsibility is highly desirable.
Strong technical understanding of corrugated manufacturing equipment, production processes, maintenance strategies, and plant performance metrics.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent progressive manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant responsibility for plant operations and cross-functional management teams.
Strong experience in corrugated packaging manufacturing, including corrugating and converting operations, is highly preferred.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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