Plant General Manager, Kent, WA
About The Position
The Plant General Manager leads the Kent, Washington plant and is responsible for team member and contractor safety, the business’s financial performance, commercial sales development, and plant operations. The role oversees staffing, operational efficiency, maintenance, cost control, human resources, and physical assets. It also leads team member development and performance, communicates operating plans and expectations, and plans and implements approved capital projects. The General Manager develops an understanding of the local recycling market and a commercial go-to-market plan based on International Paper’s Market Based Value Creation program. The role manages commercial sales development and execution through modern processes and two Recycling Sales Representatives. The position also supports the company mission and vision by modeling desired behaviors and reinforcing key messages through daily interactions.
Requirements
- Management experience and the ability to influence and lead all levels of an organization.
- High ethical standards.
- Experience managing the P&L of a business unit.
- Commercial sales experience.
- Proven commitment to safety and safety processes.
- Ability to use workflow and process reliability to implement process improvements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated strengths in building effective teams, customer focus, directing work, instilling trust, driving engagement and results, managing complexity, business insight, talent development, courage, and planning and aligning.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience (preferred).
- Manufacturing supervision experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of and experience managing a fiber recycling facility (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Set safety vision and expectations, implement corporate and business safety initiatives, ensure adherence to company safety expectations, and develop, execute, and monitor plant-specific safety plans and results.
- Manage the business’s financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
- Manage commercial sales development and execution through modern processes and two Recycling Sales Representatives who sell plant recycling services to new and existing customers.
- Develop an understanding of the local recycling market and create a commercial go-to-market plan based on International Paper’s Market Based Value Creation program.
- Oversee plant staffing, operational efficiency, maintenance, and cost control.
- Communicate operating plans, performance goals, and expectations to plant team members.
- Model desired behaviors and communicate and reinforce key messages through daily activities and interactions.
- Lead and direct the development, training, and performance of plant team members.
- Manage human resources and physical plant assets effectively.
- Plan capital projects and implement approved projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) and company-funded retirement contributions.
- Paid Time Off.
- Education and development, including tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance.
- Leadership training and promotional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
