Assistant General Manager -- Recycle Division Job detail

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 westrock.com.

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.