General Manager

An advanced recycled linerboard manufacturing operation is seeking a General Manager to guide site strategy, strengthen operational performance, and develop its people. Serving the packaging industry, this facility combines sophisticated production technology with an experienced workforce and a focus on product quality and environmental responsibility.

This executive will have broad accountability for mill results, translating business priorities into effective daily execution. Success requires a leader who can improve safety, reliability, productivity, and financial performance while building trust, developing leaders, and engaging employees throughout the operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall direction for mill operations, with accountability for production, safety, quality, maintenance, equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and employee engagement.
• Make safety a consistent operating priority by reinforcing clear expectations and shared responsibility for employee well‑being.
• Convert strategic objectives into practical operating plans, performance measures, and actions with functional leaders.
• Use operational results to prioritize improvements in efficiency, costs, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Guide continuous improvement efforts that increase output, reduce waste, and strengthen the consistency of mill performance.
• Coordinate production plans with commercial, planning, and distribution teams to meet customer needs and maintain reliable delivery.
• Coach managers and employees, strengthen leadership capability, and create an inclusive environment that encourages ownership and collaboration.
• Work with human resources partners on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and the development of talent to support business goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Progressive manufacturing leadership experience with substantial responsibility for a plant or mill. Background in paper, pulp, packaging, linerboard, or corrugated manufacturing is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience in a related technical or manufacturing field.
• Experience leading large teams through a servant leadership approach in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated results in safety, operational improvement, employee engagement, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of paper manufacturing processes, maintenance and reliability practices, and continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Ability to guide organizational change, develop effective leaders, and build accountable teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to align priorities and influence partners across functions.