Production Control Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers•Mitchell, SD

5d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

3-5 years experience in a folding carton plant, or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead
Proficient with MicroSoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials.
Estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process.
Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
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.
Maintaining and controlling plant finished goods and raw material inventories.
Managing experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
Resolving customers issues with scheduling.
Adapting departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
Analyzing situations or data that requires evaluation of 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.
Ensuring production schedule meets customer shipment needs.
Applying understanding of the business and how 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.
Interacting frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
Participating and presenting at meetings with internal and external representatives.
Resolving operational and scheduling issues.