General InformationJob IDATR58976
Posting Job TitleRegional General Manager
LocationsSC Anderson
Employment TypeFull Time
Date Posted28-Jul-2026
Relocation SupportNo
Description & RequirementsCareer Opportunity:We are now seeking a
Regional General Manager Bag-in-Box North America (Complex GM) to lead and develop our regional manufacturing footprint, comprising three strategic sites: Anderson (USA), Mississauga (Canada), and Tijuana (Mexico).
The successful candidate will operate as a regional business leader, responsible for driving performance, alignment, and growth across multiple sites and markets, while building a strong, scalable organization for the future. This includes:
- Leading a multi-site manufacturing network
- Managing regional P&L performance
- Building organizational capability across locations
- Driving standardization, efficiency, and growth
The role requires strong balance between local execution excellence with regional strategic coherence in a dynamic and competitive environment.
The role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the Divisional Executive Committee of the Bag-in-Box Cluster.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock: Lead and develop a multi-site manufacturing network across three plants in USA, Canada and Mexico. Coach and align Plant Managers to deliver consistent performance, strong culture and clear accountability across the region.
- P&L and Performance:
Own the regional P&L, driving EBITDA growth through disciplined cost management, productivity, and performance optimization. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and ensure transparency on performance across sites. - Strategy and Growth:
Define and execute the North America strategy for Bag-in-Box, driving market growth and new business opportunities in close collaboration with Sales and New Markets teams. - Operational Excellence:
Drive operational excellence across all sites, ensuring best-in-class performance in safety, quality, service, and cost. Leverage scale by standardizing processes and sharing best practices across the network. - Talent and Culture:
Build a high-performing, values-driven organization. Attract, develop, and retain top talent, while strengthening leadership capability and succession across the region. - Cross-Functional Leadership:
Partner with key functions and represent the region internally and externally, contributing to divisional strategy and decision-making.
What You Need to Succeed: - Has significant experience (over 10 years) in general management with full P&L ownership
- Demonstrates proven success in leading multiple manufacturing sites or business units (packaging or related sectors preferred)
- Has a track record in driving operational excellence and transformation
- Is comfortable managing cross-border multi-cultural teams and complex stakeholder environments
- Combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities
- Is an inspiring leader, able to build alignment and engagement across diverse teams
- Is highly analytical, with strong understanding of KPIs and business levers
- Is a strong communicator, able to operate effectively at all levels, internally and externally Is decisive, resilient, and comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
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, 401k match, paid time off
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
