Printing Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers•Wayne, NJ

6d•$113,475 - $151,300

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. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Printing Manager to lead operations within our Printing and Sheeting departments. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and optimizing production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. The Printing Manager serves as a key operational leader, collaborating across departments to align manufacturing execution with company goals, customer expectations, and compliance requirements in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior experience in printing, packaging, converting, or paper‑based manufacturing
Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Experience in a converting facility or high‑volume printing operation
Hands‑on knowledge of:
Printing presses
Roll stock cutting machines
Die cutting machines
Straight‑line gluers
Experience operating or overseeing use of forklifts, clamp trucks, electric pallet jacks, and hand jacks
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead daily printing and sheeting operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives
Ensure manufacturing activities comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams to drive operational efficiency
Manage, coach, and develop employees by setting performance goals, allocating resources, and providing performance feedback
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, throughput optimization, and quality improvement
Analyze production metrics, downtime, scrap, and performance trends to improve results
Support Plant and Operations Leadership with strategic initiatives and operational problem‑solving
Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture aligned with company core values
Perform other duties as assigned