General Manager, Corrugated Packaging

Job Title: General Manager

Location: This position is based in our Mt.

Olive, IL facility.

Frequent travel (40%+ approximately) for customer visits/ field sales travel, or team collaboration is typical in this position.

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000-$250,000, depending on experience.

We also offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, which your recruiter will be happy to discuss with you in more detail.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a General Manager to lead our Mt.

Olive, Illinois facility - a key site within our corrugated network.

With a team of over 130 employees, you'll oversee all aspects of plant performance, customer relationships, commercial 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 Mt.

Olive 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 Mt.

Olive.


* 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 o...