Operations Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers•Omaha, NE

13d•$117,100 - $156,200•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International produces paper-based packaging for various industries, including food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs over 25,000 people in more than 130 locations worldwide. They are committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and offering competitive compensation and benefits. This role is part of the Manufacturing & Production Operations Management work, which involves managing teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas such as Production Engineering, Manufacturing Process Development, Tool and Die/Model Making, Production Operations (assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, packaging, etc.), and Production Planning/Control.

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

Responsibilities

Directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
Managing two or more direct reports.
Monitoring and achieving operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
Performing people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
Ensuring that quality standards are being met within each department.
Ensuring that safety standards are being maintained during work shifts.
Facilitating a culture where employees feel respected in the workplace and engaged in their work.
Managing experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
Heading one or more sections or a small department.
Adapting departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
Evaluating a variety of factors, including an understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
Solving problems following operational policies and understanding the broader impact across the department.
Acting as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
Applying understanding of the business and how the area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
Interpreting and administering policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
Developing and administering schedules and performance requirements.
Making decisions that impact work processes and outcomes.
Interacting frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
Participating and presenting at meetings with internal and external representatives.
Following all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Reporting to person of authority any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participating in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required.
Following all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Reporting any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority.