Manufacturing Associate Manager - Paper Machine

Graphic Packaging Careers•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•$92,530 - $123,405•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate Manager is responsible for direct supervision of the paper machine production, quality, immediate maintenance coordination and safety. This supervision includes hourly employees on shift, and indirect supervision over more employees on off shifts. The Manufacturing Associate Manager performs safety, quality, process, and mechanical checks. They have to make sure that the jobs are correctly filled with qualified people, constantly monitoring what is going on, filling out reports, scheduling and making corrections to Workforce Time for payroll to be processed, taking care of people issues, and seeing that mechanical issues are addressed in a timely manner. The Manufacturing Associate Manager acts as a bridge between management and frontline employees, ensuring company goals are met while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

Extensive communication skills, proven good organizational abilities
Proven decision, Making ability, managerial courage, time management ability
BS in Paper Science or Chemical engineering preferred but other engineering degree will be considered
Continuous Improvement – Lean Six-Sigma, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
Must be able to work rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
Willingness and ability to fully manage 24/7 operation directly and through direct reports
Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.
Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
Routine Lifting up to 20 lbs.
Standing and sitting for extended periods and awkward or repetitive movements at times
Ability to climb ladders and stairs
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
Integrity & Trust
Action Oriented
Drive for Results
Managerial Courage
Intellectual Horsepower
Priority Setting
Problem Solving
Managing through Systems

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and supervision to production work teams and serves as the link to plant management for the team.
Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team’s goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential.
The production supervisor, in conjunction with the team, is responsible for product quality, equipment condition, team member safety, department housekeeping, and LEAN/5S.
Supervises and facilitates the day-to-day shift activities of team.
Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to team members.
Responsible for their individual performance.
Oversees scheduling, material handling issues and maintenance, as well as resolving production problems.
Helps team achieve goals and has responsibility for personnel issues, including required discipline.
Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment.
Encourages and leads team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit.
Develops and implements safety procedures and supports Health, Safety & Environmental Manager in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.
Assures that the team maintains quality standards and uses SPC techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel.
Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and overall productivity meet or exceeds established standards, and is directly accountable for expenditures exceeding budgeted levels.
Strives to be technically proficient on the machinery in the department.
Provides assistance to the team in problem resolution and assures that testing and product development is carried out in a professional manner.
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 AIB/5’s and other company standards.
Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5’s, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.