Title:  Printing Manager

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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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Description:

Provides leadership to the Press Department, supervisors, and production work teams and is a member of the site leadership team reporting to the Production Manager. Facilitates department meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the supervisory team members to develop their full potential. The Printing Manager, in conjunction with the team, is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, equipment condition, and housekeeping.

• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment; partners with EH&S Manager to develop safety procedures and meet safety goals.
• Authorized and responsible for halting any process that fails to meet food safety or customer quality standards.
• Participates in and supports Food Safety Programs.
• Ensures quality standards are met; applies SPC techniques and trains staff on product specs.
• Maintains product quality, efficiency, and productivity; manages departmental budget compliance.
• Leads department toward long-term goals; provides training and shares expertise with supervisors.
• Oversees scheduling, materials, maintenance, and resolves production issues.
• Develops strong technical knowledge pf departmental machinery.
• Serves as the communication link between team members and upper management.
• Supports problem-solving, testing, and product development activities.
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues and achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrates leadership aligned with GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Champions LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• The Manager must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to motivate employees to perform at high levels.
• Production experience in large format Flexo Printing is preferred and continued education is a plus.
• Must be quality conscious and customer focused.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years in manufacturing
• 5+ years in leadership role

Pay Range:   $81,675.00 - $108,900.00

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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