Area General Manager, Packaging

Koch Industries is one of the largest privately owned companies in the world, with a presence in diverse markets. Georgia-Pacific (GP) Packaging, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, is a leader in providing innovative packaging solutions. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability drives our business forward.

As a dynamic and experienced leader, you will oversee the overall commercialization & overall operations as the P&L owner of our corrugated packaging team in the Midwest This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in leading a team that wins together. If you are a talented commercial leader looking to drive success and growth in a customer-focused environment, we invite you to apply!

Commercial Leadership:

• Oversee day-to-day commercial activities, including financial budgets, commercial processes, and direct client interaction.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including Customer Service Manager, Sales Manager, and their respective teams for both facilities.
• Foster a customer-centric culture focused on performance excellence.
• Prioritize actions to drive customer satisfaction in both quality and service.
• Implement new and fast-growing technologies to upgrade manufacturing processes.
• Develop advanced manufacturing capabilities aligned with business priorities.
• Define commercial vision, strategy, and organizational direction.

Business Strategy and Growth:

• Develop and execute strategies and priorities aligned with a market-focused vision.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for innovation and profitable growth.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments to achieve business goals.

Relationship Building and Collaboration:

• Strengthen existing customer relationships and pursue profitable new relationships.
• Enhance collaboration between Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Supply Chain within a matrix organization.
• Embrace a culture-first mindset, focused on winning together.

Financial Management:

• Manage financial budgets (P&L) across three sites and improve business profitability.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, forecasting, and budgeting using financial acumen.

Compliance, Safety, and Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations, industry standards, and GP best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role in sales or operations.
• Proven track record in talent development and team growth.

• Proficiency in managing profit and loss (P&L) statements.
• Experience in management within the corrugated or related packaging industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline & Master's of Business Administration (MBA) or a related advanced degree a plus.

Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.