MISSION:   The mission of the Finishing Manager is to deliver the output, productivity and efficiency of the departments needed to meet the organization’s goals.  This position is responsible for the implementation of quality assurance for the departments - including procedures, standards, training, and quality control measures.  They are also responsible for the equipment maintenance to manufacturers’ standards, including scheduling with the maintenance department. They will manage department personnel -including selection, hiring, training, safety, development, performance appraisals and discipline when necessary.  We are looking for a candidate with a 4-year degree that is willing to relocate.  We're looking for a candidate that can be promoted at least 2 levels (Operations Manager and Plant Manager levels)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements safety and housekeeping procedures and systems.
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolves worker’s issues submits unsettled issues to the appropriate person for action.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Determines and sets productivity expectations and product quality goals and parameters - ensure that all members of the department are accountable to achieve these expectations. Communicates and tracks these measures daily with employees.
• Development and testing of new manufacturing techniques, procedures and products, and supervise the implementation.
• Manages inventory of raw materials, work-in-process and finished products to ensure they are maintained at optimal levels.
• Develops and carries out training for all employees in the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises employees in the Finishing Departments (47 people).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Those responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Four college degree is required

5-7 years of experience in manufacturing – packaging experience is a plus

3-5 years of supervisory experience

SAP knowledge and experience is a plus

Must be willing to relocate

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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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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