General Manager - Packaging Sector

  • Michael Page
  • Overall leadership in company operations, encompassing M&A projects and greenfield initiatives.
  • Represent the company at senior levels within the customer base to ensure that relationships are maintained and enhanced as an aid to achieving sales targets.
  • Develop key metrics for all departments to deliver commercial and operational outcomes.
  • Development and implementation of strategies for new business areas to increase the company's market share.
  • Continuously improve operational processes, workflows, and efficiency across all business functions, aiming for cost-effectiveness and optimal resource utilization.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to support continuous improvement. performance and process improvement.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Investigate new product development and revenue opportunities.
  • Drive an employee engagement agenda working with a continuous improvement mind-set
  • Represent the company internally and externally towards business partners and authorities
  • Implementing commercial plan and development of the operations of the business
Lead strategy and operations in a high-growth, innovative packaging company|New investments and international expansion
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in packaging sector at a senior management level
  • 5-10 years of operations P&L / general management responsibility, as well as of operational and strategic commercial experience.
  • Experienced commercial negotiator in a competitive environment.
  • Flexible packaging knowledge preferred.
  • Native polish language speaker and fluent English
  • Strong and collaborative communicator capable of building relationships. Able to influence and marshal buy-in from colleagues at all levels.
  • Highly results-oriented and focused on bringing strategies to implementation. Capable of developing clear plans, setting milestones, and delivering change in complex environments.
  • Proven leadership experience. Ability to motivate and guide team members throughout the organization, and to maintain efficient and productive work relationships.

This role is a very unique opportunity to work at a senior level and have a direct effect on the success of a growing business. With increased capacity the business is looking to significantly grow over the coming years and this role will form a key component of this growth story. The company is offering an attractive salary package based on experience. This role is based in Poland but has a big domestic & international travel component.