Production Manager

Graham Packaging CompanyAtlanta, GA
Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Production Manager based in Atlanta, GA. Production Managers are responsible for all aspects of the Production and Maintenance departments and the coordination of activities with other departments in a manner which results in the efficient production of quality product at a cost and schedule consistent with company policies, customer service, and plant objectives.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree and/or related maintenance/operations experience; or equivalent combination of education and related maintenance/operations experience is required.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.
  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
  • Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
  • Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
  • Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
  • Works with Supervisors/leads to oversee all Maintenance and Production department personnel/HR issues including: hiring, reviews, recognition, disciplinary, attendance, and grievances.
  • Participates in plant staff, shift and safety meetings, and conducts regular departmental meetings and departmental training based on needs assessment.
  • Coordinates the scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance required for the operational equipment.
  • Determines and controls maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds and reduce/eliminate repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root causes.
  • Maintains direct contact with the Engineering department on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to more effectively increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating costs.
  • Investigates and diagnoses causes of breakdowns and develop programs and solutions to reduce/eliminate future occurrences.
  • Responsible for the execution of a production schedule to satisfy customer service requirements with respect to time, cost, and quality.
  • Maintains contact with the sales department so that customer requirements are effectively met and maximum utilization of plant facilities is obtained.
  • Manages temporary staffing levels for the operation to achieve plant objectives for labor efficiency.
  • Responsible for the selection, training and development of shift personnel to attain department goals.
  • May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
  • Conducts all trials and R & D for packaging conditions such as banding and stretch wrap.
  • Participates in plant operational planning meetings.
  • Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
  • Assists in taking all physical inventories in accordance with corporate procedures.
  • Meets with vendors and plant visitors.
  • Ensures that the necessary plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are developed and that production employees have been trained to meets plant operations objectives.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
  • 401K Employee Saving Plan
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
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