Title:  Manufacturing Manager - Stock Prep

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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Manufacturing Manager

MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Manager position reports directly to the Senior Manufacturing Manager. This position will provide direct leadership and supervision for all aspects of the stock prep, including safety, acceptance, availability, engagement, equipment reliability, quality complaints, cost control, continuous improvement, and strategy deployment. 

The Manufacturing Manager will also be involved with maintenance, process improvements, and machine changes. Though having no direct reports, the Manufacturing Manager will have a strong influential position and direct authority for decision making with respect to the machine in general, and the operation in particular. This position will require being on-call some weekends and weeknights.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Assisting Operations personnel in resolving manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure safe operations and prevent operational delays and downtime while minimizing costs.
• Work on teams to help develop and manage capital and maintenance projects.
• Examine procedures and recommend changes to enhance quality and operating efficiency, as well as maximize productivity.  Plans and executes trials to achieve desired results.
• Participate in various team activities (Safety, Lean-sigma, etc.), providing leadership to keep teams goals and results consistent with company direction.
• Fulfills duties of Superintendents in their absence (vacations, training, etc.) on an as-needed basis
• Provide coverage for supervisor vacancies (absences, vacations, training, etc.) on an as-needed basis.
• Provide weekend coverage in the production department rotation

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Ten (5-8) years of previous experience with equipment for stock prep operations.
• Five (5) years’ experience as stock prep and/or paper machine supervisor.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement Agility - Improve Safety, Cost, Productivity, Quality & Morale
• Coachable - willingness to make changes daily as required

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical discipline; or equivalent experience

SKILLS:

• Good interpersonal skills; ability to positively influence people
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to motivate people to perform at higher levels
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Ability to align with and champion company and mill policies and procedures

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an M-F assignment, with rotating weekend/night call coverage.  Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Schedule includes weekend rotation coverage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Wear PPE when required:  Hard Hat, safety glasses, hearing protection etc.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Confined space entry of equipment and vessels during outages.
• Walking down all process areas and equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Planning
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Priority Setting
• Drive for Results
• Timely Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge

Pay Range:   $112,005.00 - $149,340.00

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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