Paperboard Manufacturing Sr Director

Graphic Packaging Careers•Woodway, TX

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. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. MISSION / SUMMARY:The Paperboard Manufacturing Sr Director directs all aspects of the business function for their area(s) of responsibility. The Paperboard Manufacturing Sr Director reports directly to the Resident Mill Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of five (10) years of management experience in the pulp and paper industry.
This position requires an individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, organizational, analytical, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate must exhibit proven ability to self-manage in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Lean Implementation experience and knowledge of Six Sigma principles will also be needed.

Responsibilities

Establish and direct production operations to provide products according to job schedules and customer specifications.
Develop and administer material and labor usage.
Establish and provide the operational expertise component of leading and managing our cultural change process, the strategic and forward-thinking capabilities in both the operational and human capital areas of the operation.
Develop and implement a program for new capital investments, cost reduction, and equipment refurbishment.
Develop and administer, through consultation with the Mill Manager, a maintenance program for buildings and equipment.
Administer and implement Labor relations (CBA) through consultation with the Human Resources and Mill Manager
Preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement.
Determine training needs and administer appropriate training program for salaried and hourly employees on Paper Machines.
Provide leadership with the implementation of problem-solving strategies and execution of key performance objectives in the production of the finished product.