Title:  Warehouse Manager

MISSION / SUMMARY:
Under general guidance, plans, directs, and manages the Warehouse department operation to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with Plant and Division objectives (safety, quality, productivity, etc.).
The Warehouse Department has approx. 60 employees total and the Warehouse Manager has 5 of those employees under his/her direct supervision. They understand and align business operations and Plant Warehouse Operations as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
• Meet safety goals by following defined safety procedures, encouraging involvement, following up on safety concerns, and modeling proper safe behaviors.
• Meet productivity metrics by establishing clear goals, providing requisite resources to direct reports, ensuring proper equipment care/maintenance, and engaging the workforce.
• Provide quality leadership on all shifts. This includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors.
• Achieve quality/waste goals by ensuring all department employees are properly trained on their equipment, performing requisite inspections, and following up on suggested improvements.
• Effectively communicate both up and down the organization on key issues (e.g. department meetings, performance/1-on-1’s, overtime plans, monthly business results, etc.)
• Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Collaborate with and support other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements and ensure product safety.
• Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
• Report all departmental project plans, progress, and results.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper reception of all inbound materials by way of truck and rail.
• Responsible for maintaining all pertinent records for Chain of Custody process and audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
• 5-7 years’ experience as a supervisor (preferably in Distribution/Warehouse function)

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
• Four-year degree preferred or;
• Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.

SKILLS:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Problem solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction)
• Process Improvement Knowledge (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline)

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented

Required Experience

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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.

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