Manufacturing Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers • Clarksville, TN

77d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

Responsibilities

• Manage or assist with managing various production activities including assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging.
• Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. to develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.
• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others, mobilizing resources.
• Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Manage people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Set goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Solve problems following operational policies and understand the broader impact across the department.
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees