What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager/ Managing Director position at Chase & Associates?
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 Do
- Lead site strategy, growth, and commercial performance
- Own full P&L, financial planning, and KPI execution
- Drive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
- Lead and mentor a strong management team
- Build and expand customer relationships in target markets
- Champion a culture of teamwork, accountability & operational discipline
What We’re Looking For
- Experience managing a manufacturing site or business unit (P&L leadership required)
- Background in packaging or container manufacturing
- Track record of driving growth, performance, and change
- Strong leadership presence and people development capability
- Familiarity with Lean, KPI management, or CI tools
- Ability to live and lead on-site in Missouri