Sr. Mgr, Distribution Ops

Smurfit Westrock Company

$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 6+ years operations experience, including 3+ years managing distribution centers
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative management approach
  • Experience with budget development and oversight
  • Advanced critical thinking abilities for problem-solving
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of the distribution facility
  • Oversee daily operations including routing, receiving, and inventory management
  • Lead all phases of employment from hiring to termination
  • Develop supervisors and team leaders for better operational oversight
  • Monitor safety compliance and equipment operations
  • Research and implement equipment for safe transport and storage of products
  • Coordinate scheduling and routing with drivers and dispatchers

Benefits

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
  • Comprehensive training with continuous learning opportunities
  • Career growth potential with a global packaging leader
  • Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusion in operations
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR63990

Posting Job Title
General Manager (Distribution)

Locations
GA Atlanta Victory

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
29-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.


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