General Manager at Smurfit Westrock plc

Position General Manager
Posted 26 Mar 2026
Expired 25 Apr 2026
Company Smurfit Westrock plc
Location Canada | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Smurfit Westrock plc for the position of General Manager. If the General Manager vacancy in Canada matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the Food packaging manufacturing facility. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, and productivity and focusing on strategic expansion by increasing local and regional sales.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:
  • Maintain the plant’s profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are met
  • Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision
  • Build a high performing team and work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization
  • Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction
  • Build partnerships and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales business partners to identify facility growth opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts
  • Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency
  • Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units
What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering – Required
  • 7+ years of progressive management experience in a Paper Packaging facility, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management - Required.
  • Proven experience in budget and financial management
  • Have a proven track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change
  • Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early
  • Ability to facilitate the development of others’ knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
  • Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills
  • Ability to operate with the customers’ best interest in mind
  • Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and evolving information
  • Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience
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 generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, RRSP match, etc.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Job Posting:

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $XXX - $XXX. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Smurfit Westrock plc
  • Position: General Manager
  • Work Location: Canada
  • Country: CA

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