Plant Manager

Graphic Packaging•Clarksville, TN

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for various global brands. We are seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all manufacturing, engineering, and production processes within the plant. This role is responsible for directing and guiding teams, managing resources, and achieving operational and financial results. The Plant Manager will also be responsible for people management actions, including hiring, training, and development. This position requires a leader who can adapt to short-term challenges, solve complex problems, and integrate departmental objectives with broader company goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the business and excellent leadership capabilities.

Requirements

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience
Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others and mobilizing resources.
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.
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 concepts, theories, and principles in their 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 their 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.
Overseeing manufacturing, engineering, and production processes including Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, and Environmental and Employee Health & Safety.
Following all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Reporting potentially unsafe conditions to a person of authority.
Participating in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
Following all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Reporting any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority.