General Manager
Job Title: General Manager - Corrugated Packaging
Location: Greater Memphis, TN area
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to lead our corrugated packaging operations. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong financial background, deep technical operations expertise, and a passion for scaling high-performing teams. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business unit, driving operational excellence, and executing growth strategies in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute business strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and operational goals.
- Financial Management: Own the P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Drive cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production.
- Team Development: Build, mentor, and scale cross-functional teams. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Customer Focus: Maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners. Ensure customer satisfaction through quality and service excellence.
- Growth Execution: Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, product innovations, and process improvements to drive scalable growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in corrugated packaging or related industries.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing P&L and driving profitability.
- Deep understanding of technical operations, lean manufacturing, and supply chain management.
- Demonstrated success in scaling teams and leading through growth and change.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact business unit
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
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