Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Bag-in-Box® is a sustainable choice of packaging for many industries such as wine, juice, liquid eggs , dairy and also non-food applications such as motor oil and chemicals . Our Vitop® Original tap is the most commonly used for Bag-in-Box® wines and juices in the world for its exceptional and consistent quality - with a leak rate of less than 1 in 85 million since its launch.

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the Mississauga manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Regional General Manager, this role has full accountability for the site's P&L while fostering a culture where people, safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement drive sustainable business performance.

The role leads the Finance, Human Resources, Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain functions, ensuring the site delivers its financial and operational objectives. While commercial activities are led by the Regional General Manager and Sales organisation, the Plant Manager partners closely with Sales to ensure outstanding customer service, production planning and profitable growth.

The role is responsible for developing and executing the plant strategy, managing costs and capital investments, driving continuous improvement and creating a high-performing culture while ensuring compliance with all Group policies, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

About the role and key responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards while promoting a culture of operational excellence.
• Lead and oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Drive a proactive operational culture focused on accountability,
  
  
  
  ownership, continuous improvement, and customer excellence.
• Ensure achievement of production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives through strong follow-up and execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant teams to build a high-performing and engaged organization.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Ensure rapid resolution of operational and quality issues while driving preventive and corrective actions.
• Monitor plant KPIs closely and take proactive actions to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability activities to ensure operational continuity and equipment performance.
• Support the successful implementation and industrialization of new products and processes.

We are looking for someone who

• Is proactive, action-oriented, and capable of making decisions quickly in a dynamic setting.
• Demonstrate financial and operational acumen, with the ability to manage a P&L, control costs, optimise resources and deliver sustainable business performance.
• Possesses strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Has proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally in packaging, plastics, food, or other fast-paced industrial operations.
• Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on,
  
  
  
  balancing long-term business objectives with day-to-day operational excellence.
• Has experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Certifications in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma are considered a strong advantage.
• Brings a hands-on leadership style and can motivate teams while building a strong performance culture.
• Demonstrates a high level of ownership, resilience and integrity, with a passion for delivering results while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and sustainability.
• Can manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining high operational standards.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates well across all levels of the organization.
• Is committed to safety, quality, sustainability, and the continuous development of people and processes.

Additional information

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by August 9th, 2026.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.