Assistant General Manager -- Recycle Division

The Opportunity

WestRock has an opportunity for an Assistant General Manager at one of our flagship plants to train to become a General Manager at our next available opening. Our ideal candidate will have a blend of Operational and Business experience as the GM of a Recycle Fiber plant is responsible for Operations and P&L. In this role you will be located temporarily in either Marietta, GA (Atlanta suburb) or Chattanooga, TN. You will be required to move from between 12 and 24 months when a General Manager position opens in the Recycle Division. We are looking to make a long-term investment in the ideal candidate. Our Recycle plant locations can be found at ~~~.

The role of the Assistant General Manager (job title for individuals in the GM training program) of a WestRock recycled fiber plant is to assist and apprentice in the management of all aspects of the facility with the goal of being prepared to become General Manager at another WestRock Recycling plant. Management areas include plant operations (multi-shifts), compliance, safety, business development, employee management, and meeting corporate profit goals. Our goal is to increase our management bench strength within the division. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, assertive about learning and relationship building, and open to being mentored.

The Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the General Manager in the following areas:

SAFETY

Maintain a strong focus with the primary emphasis geared towards SOAR behavior tracking, injury recognition and prevention, while utilizing Division and Corporate assistance

Direct the training and implementation of all required Safety programs

Ensure all safety and environmental programs are up-to-date and fully functional

OPERATIONS

Understand and implement savings initiatives while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction

Coordinate the production of the facility in order to achieve division goals

Supervise the dispatch of raw materials and shipment of finished goods

Maintain an effective work force through personnel management

COMPLIANCE

Maintain compliance in all areas including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, DOT and all local codes

Maintain the security of all company assets and information

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the P & L and financial support functions

Seek out and develops new opportunities for increased business

Manage and direct the efforts of the procurement representative and the customer service representative

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor's degree required

Motivated to learn and grow in the industry

Experience in the recycling & waste industry a plus (recycle, document destruction, waste hauling)

3+ years of work experience required

Supervisory / Leadership experience a plus

Must be willing to relocate for advancement in 12 to 24 months

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 career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at ~~~.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.