Job Description

"Join us in

building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box"

About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we're committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we've supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a General Manager who will have full P&L ownership of the business and is responsible for running all operations and leading a cross functional team. Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the GM will set the strategic direction of the business to align with the overarching goals of company ownership. The GM will build and manage a cross-functional team including sales, operations, logistics finance, and customer service.

What You'll Do

Direct responsibility for P&L performance, and required to plan, develop, organize and execute business plans to meet the strategic and financial objectives of the business Drive sales growth by gaining a strong understanding of the market, and tailoring products and services to meet customer needs, all whilst providing an exceptional customer experience Build, develop and lead the sales team to execute an effective growth plan while uncovering opportunities to provide solutions to existing and new customers Motivate direct reports and manage the development of staff Partner with Health & Safety to continuously improve and enhance safety discipline, practices, and policies Become a knowledge expert in the market in which the company operates

What You Bring

Previous experience in food service supply (sales or operations) or distribution is a must. Bachelor's level education required at minimum. (technical and commercial education preferred) Previous P&L ownership is preferred Proven track record of driving significant sales growth 5 to 10 years' experience in a fast-paced operations environment (eg. Packaging, food processing, automotive, fulfillment and logistics)

Key Success Factors

Develops strong understanding of addressable market, and positions the business to meet those customer needs Strategic thinker who can clearly frame the business' value proposition Shows a sense of urgency to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and planning for contingencies Reviews performance and progress on a regular basis to ensure team is achieving results Translates business goals into clear priorities and individual performance targets Build and mentor a team who can drive the business mandate and deliver results, whilst providing the highest quality customer experience

What We Offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition Opportunities for advancement and internal movement Education assistance for continuous skill development Academic scholarships for employees' children Safety equipment and PPE support program Retirement savings and wellness initiatives

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team--we're here to support you.



We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.