Printing Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers•Wayne, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce 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, the company is known for its collaborative, diverse, and innovative culture, creating inspired packaging while contributing to communities. With over 25,000 employees across more than 130 global locations, GPI is committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. The company is seeking a Printing Manager to lead and coordinate the daily operations of the Printing and Sheeting departments. This role involves providing leadership and supervision to direct reports, acting as a liaison between direct reports and middle/upper management, and ensuring business operations align with departmental goals to exceed customer expectations and meet GPI's business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives. The position offers significant opportunities for career advancement through on-the-job training and job progression within the Printing & Packaging industry.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience required
3-5 years relevant experience within the printing environment
3-5 years of leadership skills – must have the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels
Excellent attendance
Ability to work independently
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Proficiency in SAP, MS Office and database programs
Requires use of all general office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, telephone, etc.)
Company issued Fork Truck Operator’s License
Company issued Clamp Truck Operator’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is preferred
Experience and knowledge of roll stock cutting machines, printing presses, die cutting machines, and straight-line gluers is preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Directs the printing and sheeting production of all items at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications in terms of quality and quantity.
Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and ensures the application of such policies.
Coordinates and collaborates with all departments of the plant in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
Manages employees by establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance.
Provides leadership directed at continuous improvement in safety, quality / customer satisfaction, and productivity.
Provides leadership and direction to production management and employees to continuously improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.
Assists and supports Plant and Operation Manager in all aspects.
Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
Other duties as assigned