General InformationJob IDATR66182
Posting Job TitleGeneral Manager - Assembly Operations
LocationsTN Knoxville Assembly
Employment TypeFull Time
Date Posted19-Aug-2026
Relocation SupportNo
Description & RequirementsThe OpportunityThe General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Assembly packaging facility, including strategic planning, financial accountability and resource management.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:- Plan and direct production scheduling and establish production priorities based on customer needs.
- Initiate plans and processes that minimize costs and effectively utilize manpower, temporary labor, equipment, material, and capital to obtain plant objectives and performance goals
- Create and Implement strategy plans that support Smurfit Westrock strategic initiatives
- Responsible for providing a safe and secure work environment. Direct, maintain and enforce the safety and environmental programs for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and Smurfit Westrock regulations and guidelines; provide leadership and guidance as needed
- Create facility budget and manage spending against budget and review financials as needed
- Supervise the facility's managers and supervisors; responsible for employee training and development
- Establish individual/group goals with accountabilities and evaluate work performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports
- Build an effective partnership with plant hourly employees in an effort to improve overall plant production
- Handle employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies/procedures; assist in the recruitment and selection of assembly personnel as well as terminations
- Works with Customer, Permanent, Manufacturing, and Sales groups to achieve Smurfit Westrock strategic objectives
- Assist on estimating assembly jobs/cost/ and analytics
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives; monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to
- Director/Senior Director of Assembly
- Participate in Six Sigma projects to increase overall production and cost savings for the facility
- Perform all other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed: - Bachelor's Degree is preferred or High school diploma or GED
- A minimum of (7) years of equivalent related industry experience; at least 3 years of prior multi-departmental management experience.
- Proven track record handling full plant budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures and reporting.
- Effective written, verbal and presentation skills to various levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or 5S methodologies
- Proficiency with AS400, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) as well as customer proprietary software programs
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
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
