General Manager

Smurfit Westrock Company

$90K — $120K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 6+ years of operations experience
  • 3+ years managing an industrial or distribution center
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative management skills
  • Experience in budget development and oversight
  • Critical thinking skills for problem-solving
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate high-level operational activities
  • Manage daily warehouse operations including routing and dispatching
  • Oversee all phases of employee management
  • Develop supervisors and team leaders for effective team oversight
  • Monitor compliance with safety policies and equipment operations
  • Implement safe transport and storage equipment
  • Ensure accurate paperwork and data entry by the warehouse team
  • Adjust staffing to meet customer demand peaks.

Benefits

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, and excellence
  • Comprehensive training with opportunities for professional growth
  • Attractive compensation package reflecting experience and skills
  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in packaging
  • Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusion in operations.
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR63220

Posting Job Title
General Manager (Distribution)

Locations
MI Flint

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
08-Jun-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

The Opportunity

The General Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operational activities at the highest level of management and overseeing the daily operations of a large distribution facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:
  • Responsible for the operations within the warehouse, including the following departments or employees - routing/dispatching, receiving, forklift operations, truck driving/maintenance, general warehouse, and inventory.
  • Responsible for all phases of employment, including interviewing, selecting candidates, training, monitoring, disciplining, and terminating staff.
  • Develop supervisors and team leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned teams.
  • Closely monitor the compliance of all safety policies and operation of equipment.
  • Research, recommend and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
  • Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by warehouse team.
  • Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers and dispatchers.
  • Partner with Safety department to continuously improve and enhance safety discipline, practices, and policies.
  • Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures in conjunction with staff.
  • Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse, as needed.
  • Develop and recommend annual budget requirements for the facility, including staffing levels and justification for new or replacement material handling equipment.
  • Adjust staffing levels to meet peak customer demand.


What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of six years of operations experience, including at least three years of experience managing industrial facility or distribution center.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
  • Budget development and oversight experience.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage multiple functions (technical, engineering, general management) within a business.
  • Occasional Travel
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); and other applications as required.


What we offer
  • A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • An attractive compensation package that reflects experience, skills, and potential.
  • A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations and long-term success.


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

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