General Manager

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Cowpens, South Carolina, United States WestRock Full time
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General Information Job ID ATR41325 Posting Job Title General Manager Locations SC Cowpens Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 23-May-2024 Relocation Support Yes Description & Requirements WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward. Career OpportunityThis position is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, and compliance of a paper mill that produces containerboard used in corrugated packaging.

Responsible for achieving the facility's safety, environmental, quality, customer satisfaction, cost, production, and financial goals. Maximizes the efficiency of manufacturing though systematic process improvement. Lead the development of budgets, capital, and strategic plans.

Implements government and company policies while fostering positive employee, community, and government relations. Builds an empowered team and supports individuals to develop and operate at their full potential. How you will impact WestRock:

  • Safety – Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals
  • Environmental – Lead environmental management systems to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship
  • Quality/Customer Satisfaction – focus on the "no fail basics" of quality and service coupled with innovation to be our customers preferred supplier
  • Cost – Produce a competitive product at the lowest system cost.
  • Production – Maximize the efficiency of manufacturing and maintenance processes
  • Financial Budget/Results – Develop stretch operating budgets and deliver financial results
  • Capital Execution – Implement projects on time and within budget to drive improved EHS, quality, cost, and productivity.
  • Strategic Planning – Develop a facility plan aligned with the company and division strategy
  • People Development - Invest in our People to help them develop and operate at their full potential
  • Employee/Labor Relations – Build positive relations based on the WestRock culture of trust, respect, and empowering employees to always do the right thing.
  • Community/Government Relations – Develop positive relations that support sustained operations and becoming the most respected company

Key Behaviors

  • Create an environment of respect and trust for our co-workers and customers
  • Empower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower our costs
  • Satisfy our customers every time
  • Do the right thing for WestRock – alwaysCompetenciesBusiness Acumen (5)Knows how business work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

Command Skills (9)Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end it and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges


Customer Focus (15)Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Integrity and Trust (29)Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keep confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Motivating

Others (36)Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person's hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with



Drive for Results (53)Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Building Effective Teams (60)Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Managing Vision & Purpose (65)Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.

What you need to succeed:

  • Safety, Health and Environmentalo OSHA, EPA, State, and local laws/regulationso Safety Leadership, systems, and management
  • Paper

Making Processes (Pulp, Paper, Power, and Recovery)

  • Product Knowledge and Customer use
  • People Managemento Legal HR Regulations and Guidelineso Leadership Skillso Work System including labor managemento Talent and Performance Managemento Team Building
  • Working knowledge of relevant Computer Systems
  • Process Improvement and Management Toolso Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.
  • Quality Management Systems - ISO
  • Systems and Business Complianceo SOX, Ethics, Business Conduct, etc.
  • Communicationo Writteno Presentation Skills
  • Purchasing and Asset Management (EPAM)o Precision Maintenanceo Maintenance Planning and Schedulingo Reliability Systems
  • Financeo Product Cost Accountingo P&L Reportingo CapEx Procedures & Guidelineso Working Knowledge of Financial Indicatorso Budgeting and Forecasting ProcessesCritical Learning Experiences
  • Department Manager in Pulp, Paper, Power, or Maintenance
  • Operations Management Role in multiple functional areas or locations
  • Maintenance and Engineering experience/exposure
  • P&L report(s) exposure/experience
  • Experience leading resolution of a difficult situation or crisis
  • Project Management Experience (Capital, Process Improvement, Product development)
  • Involvement in budget or operating plan development
  • Leadership Success in Manufacturing role
  • Disciplined

Problem Solving

  • Participation in Union negotiations and/or

Work Systems implementation WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Apply Share Similar jobs Supervisor - Manufacturing PA Aston

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