General Manager/ Managing Director

We are in search of a General Manager / Managing Director for our client, a global leader in the packaging industry, to lead one of their largest U.S. operations — a $200M flexible packaging facility with approximately 450 employees. This role carries full P&L ownership, commercial accountability, and strategic leadership responsibility for the site.We are seeking a growth-minded executive with proven packaging industry leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and actively engaging with the local community to strengthen culture and company reputation.What You’ll DoLead site strategy, growth, and commercial performanceOwn full P&L, financial planning, and KPI executionDrive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvementLead and mentor a strong management teamBuild and expand customer relationships in target marketsChampion a culture of teamwork, accountability & operational disciplineWhat We’re Looking ForExperience managing a manufacturing site or business unit (P&L leadership required)Background in packaging or container manufacturingTrack record of driving growth, performance, and changeStrong leadership presence and people development capabilityFamiliarity with Lean, KPI management, or CI toolsAbility to live and lead on-site in Missouri