MISSION / SUMMARY:

Under general guidance, plans, directs and manages production operations of multiple departments to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with Plant and Division objectives. Supports and assists Plant Manager in daily operations of facilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and ensures the application of such policies.
• Coordinates and collaborates with all departments of the plant in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Manages employees by establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance.
• Provides leadership directed at continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provides leadership and direction to production management and employees to continuously improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Assists and supports plant manager in all aspects.
• Drive the LEAN Sigma process throughout the facility, improving organization, housekeeping, and inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Serve as the Plant Champion focusing efforts on continual improvement and process change.
• Drive overall plant performance and compliance with quality standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred and 5-8 years of management/leadership experience in a folding carton packaging industry or similar manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Foresight, creativity, sense of urgency, and good organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Technical and problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people.
• Must be quality conscious and customer oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate process improvement teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Experience with managing a non-union environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• PPE is required and must be worn at all times: Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes
• Must be able to work 8 or 12 hours shifts on day or night shifts as needed. Occasional overtime is required.
• The plant operates on a continuous operating schedule. Candidate must be able to work weekdays and weekends as the schedule demands.
• No travel is required unless training is offered
• Occasional physical effort involving continuous or prolonged standing, bending, word processing, etc.
• Conditions frequently involve noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals.
• {Physical demands (bending, sitting, lifting, driving, being able to concentrate)}
  • Prolonged bending, lifting, and standing with frequent climbing of stairs
  • Must be able to occasional lift 20-40 pounds
• Working environment consists of both office work and production floor environment to include temperatures over 80 degrees F and excessive noise levels

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Action Oriented / Drive for Results
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Customer Focus
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Perseverance
• Planning and Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Composure
• Decision Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Conflict Management
• Timely Decision Making
• Total Work Systems
• Approachability
• Managerial Courage
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Process Management
• Drive for Results

THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. OTHER DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE OR BE ASSIGNED AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

Required Skills Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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 EEO is the Law Poster.

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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 EEO is the Law Poster.