General Manager (POP/Displays)

Smurfit Westrock • Adams, WI • 1d ago

The Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead operations at our Adams, WI site. This leadership role is responsible for shaping a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence while driving strategic growth and team development. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to build a high-performing team, deliver exceptional customer value, and contribute to Smurfit Westrock\u2019s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the graphics and packaging space.

How you will contribute to Smurfit Westrock:

Setting clear goals and expectations across departments.

Coaching and developing managers and frontline teams.

Allocating resources to meet production schedules and customer demand.

Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and labor standards.

Driving continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and throughput.

Collaborating with the VP of Operations and the Director of Operations to position both facilities for long-term success.

Supporting commercial efforts for sales growth.

Lead with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and team development.

Create a high-performance culture through goal setting, coaching, and accountability.

Oversee Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Plate Making departments.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and labor regulations.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Collaborate with Operations leadership to execute manufacturing schedules and strategic growth plans.

Empower employees through development, training, and performance management.

Utilize SMART goals and KPI scorecards to monitor and improve metrics such as:

Safety compliance

Quality standards

Downtime and make-ready efficiency

Run speed and waste reduction

Mentor plant leadership in daily management systems and performance tracking.

Support capital projects and ensure optimal equipment performance and ROI.

Promote effective communication and collaboration across all work groups.

Drive business results through operational throughput and cost control.

Foster a culture of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect.

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant industry experience required.

Proven track record of 5+ years leading teams in manufacturing, print, or graphics operations.

Multi-site leadership experience is highly valued.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style.

Experience in budget planning, cost control, and operational forecasting.

Demonstrated success in coaching and developing talent across all levels.

Skilled in balancing production, maintenance, and customer delivery priorities.

Ability to lead change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Proficient in data-driven decision-making and performance tracking using KPIs.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs.

Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies is a plus.

Familiarity with signage, display, and wrap production processes is highly desirable.

What We Offer

A values-driven culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive onboarding and access to Smurfit Westrock\u2019s GM Academy for leadership development.

Competitive compensation aligned with experience, skills, and performance.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and referral bonuses.

Opportunities for career advancement within a global packaging and graphics leader.

A workplace where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to daily operations.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) 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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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