Division Manager

Green Bay Packaging Inc. - Citadel Industries   Aurora, IL   Full-time     Management
Posted on April 29, 2024
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Division Manager

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a privately owned, diversified paper and packaging manufacturer. Founded in 1933, this Green Bay WI based company has over 4,600 team members and operates 41 manufacturing facilities in 17 states each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit www.gbp.com. Green Bay Packaging serves the corrugated container, folding carton, and coated label markets. GBP Coated Products manufactures pressure sensitive label stock, utilizing a variety of face stock, adhesive and release liner combinations.

The primary responsibility of the Division Manager is to plan and direct all aspects of the organization's divisional sales and manufacturing strategies, policies, objectives, and initiatives. The selected candidate will build on our existing Customer relationships and develop new business with large and small customers. The Division Manager will report to the Senior Vice President of Coated Products and work out of our Citadel Division located in Aurora, IL.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of the commercial strategy for the business. Clear communication of strategy, objectives, and performance expectations for volume pricing, mix, business development, and pipeline management.
  • Oversee plant budget and maintain profitability of plant.
  • Serve as a key face of the organization to external groups, including customers and the community. Strong customer relationships and industry-leading customer service are two of GBP's greatest strengths.
  • Be a champion for the company's cultural core values.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with increasing levels of responsibility and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a management role.
  • Five or more years of experience in pressure sensitive or packaging preferred.
  • Strong moral compass and integrity with a commitment to do the right thing.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. This person must be highly relational with the ability to build effective, credible relationships.
  • Must place the success of the company and team above personal need for recognition. Must be receptive to feedback and comfortable with direct, open communication.

Compensation & Benefits:

In addition, the selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including (day one) medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life, LTD/STD, and company matching 401(k).

If you have an interest in exploring this excellent opportunity with a stable, growing company, please submit a resume by Friday, May 24th, 2024 to:

Green Bay Packaging Inc.

Attn: Jolene Resch, SHRM-CP

joresch@gbpcoated.com

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest. Due to the tremendous volume of responses, we will be unable to personally acknowledge receipt of each resume. We will contact candidates directly if there is further interest. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.