What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Manager position at Smurfit Westrock?
The Opportunity :
Smurfit Westrock has an opportunity for an Assistant General Manager at one of our flagship plants to train to become a General Manager at our next available opening. Our ideal candidate will have a blend of Operational and Business experience as the GM of a Recycle Fiber plant is responsible for Operations and P&L. In this role you will be located temporarily in either Marietta, GA (Atlanta suburb) or Chattanooga, TN. You will be required to move from between 12 and 24 months when a General Manager position opens in the Recycle Division. We are looking to make a long-term investment in the ideal candidate. Our Recycle plant locations can be found at smurfitwestrock.com.
The role of the Assistant General Manager (job title for individuals in the GM training program) of a Smurfit Westrock recycled fiber plant is to assist and apprentice in the management of all aspects of the facility with the goal of being prepared to become General Manager at another Smurfit Westrock Recycling plant. Management areas include plant operations (multi-shifts), compliance, safety, business development, employee management, and meeting corporate profit goals. Our goal is to increase our management bench strength within the division. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, assertive about learning and relationship building, and open to being mentored.
The Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the General Manager in the following areas :
SAFETY
Maintain a strong focus with the primary emphasis geared towards SOAR behavior tracking, injury recognition and prevention, while utilizing Division and Corporate assistance
Direct the training and implementation of all required Safety programs
Ensure all safety and environmental programs are up-to-date and fully functional
OPERATIONS
Understand and implement savings initiatives while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction
Coordinate the production of the facility in order to achieve division goals
Supervise the dispatch of raw materials and shipment of finished goods
Maintain an effective work force through personnel management
COMPLIANCE
Maintain compliance in all areas including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, DOT and all local codes
Maintain the security of all company assets and information
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the P & L and financial support functions
Seek out and develops new opportunities for increased business
Manage and direct the efforts of the procurement representative and the customer service representative
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What You Need to Succeed :
Bachelor’s degree required
Motivated to learn and grow in the industry
Experience in the recycling & waste industry a plus (recycle, document destruction, waste hauling)
3 years of work experience required
Supervisory / Leadership experience a plus
Must be willing to relocate for advancement in 12 to 24 months
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
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
