The Opportunity: Smurfit 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 smurfitwestrock.com. The role of the Assistant General Manager (job title for individuals in the GM training program) of a Smurfit 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 Smurfit 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\u2019s 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. Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.