Sales Director, General Manager
DSJ GlobalSales Director, General ManagerLocation: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TXAbout the CompanyOur client is a privately held, family-owned corrugated packaging manufacturer serving customers throughout Texas. They provide custom corrugated packaging, displays, graphic packaging solutions, and supply chain services to customers across food & beverage, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, distrib
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ution, building products, and e-commerce markets.Position OverviewThe General Manager will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the Fort Worth operation, including safety, production, quality, customer service, financial performance, and team leadership. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence while partnering closely with commercial leadership to support growth and profitability.This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a hands-on operator with strong corrugated packaging experience, proven P&L ownership, and the ability to lead both people and business performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of plant operations, including manufacturing, converting, warehousing, quality, maintenance, and safetyOwn facility P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability initiativesDrive EBITDA growth through operational improvements, labor optimization, and cost reduction initiativesDevelop and execute strategies to improve safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfactionPartner with sales leadership to support customer relationships, pricing strategies, and business growthLead, coach, and develop production, operations, and plant leadership teamsMonitor key performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiativesEnsure production schedules, inventory management, and customer delivery expectations are achievedFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellenceQualifications10+ years of leadership experience within corrugated packaging, paper converting, or related manufacturing environmentsProven experience leading a manufacturing facility, business unit, or multi-department operationStrong understanding of corrugated converting operations, production processes, and plant managementDemonstrated success managing plant financial performance and P&L responsibilityExperience driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiativesStrong leadership, communication, and team development skillsBachelor's degree preferred but not required