General Manager

Job Title: General Manager

Location: This position is based in our Milford, NJ sheet feeder facility.

Travel (20%+ approximately) for customer visits/ field sales travel, or team collaboration is typical in this position.

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000.

Please speak to your recruiter about the details of compensation philosophy and benefits package.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a General Manager to lead our Milford, NJ facility - a key site within our corrugated network.

You'll oversee all aspects of plant performance, customer relationships, commercial/operational strategy, and talent development.

This is more than a plant leadership role - it's a pivotal, high-impact position in one of our most dynamic businesses.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Packaging, you'll shape and execute the strategy to grow market share, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional customer value.

You'll also help champion and evolve our Principle-Based Management® culture, enabling your team to thrive through accountability, innovation, and transformation.

Our Team


* Influence and Autonomy: You'll have the freedom to run your business and lead your team, with full P&L responsibility and support from senior leadership.


* Collaborative and Focused: Our Milford facility collaborative and focused on a path of continuous transformation & improvement - you'll lead its next chapter.


* Culture and Career Path: Build your brand as a culture-forward leader while advancing within one of the largest privately held companies in the world.

What You Will Do

Strategic and Commercial Leadership


* Set the vision and lead execution for operations, commercial growth, and financial performance for Milford.


* Oversee sales, customer service, and operational teams, fostering cross-functional alignment and a relentless focus on customer value.


* Serve as the face of the business to key accounts, building strategic relationships and unlocking new revenue opportunities.

Operational Excellence


* Implement advanced manufacturing practices and technologies to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.


* Cultivate a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Financial and Talent Accountability


* Own the P&L and lead the business toward sustained profitable growth.


* Attract, develop, and retain top talent across manufacturing, customer service, and commercial teams.


* Mentor future leaders and create a performance-driven culture rooted in mutual benefit.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience in a manufacturing leadership position.


* Proven track record of team development and delivering operational and financial results.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Strong background in B2B sales or customer-facing leadership


* Corrugated packaging industry experience or deep knowledge of ...