Plant Manager

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Plant Management is accountable for all processes/teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production across the plant including: •Manufacturing Engineering •Manufacturing Production Operations •Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations •Manufacturing Production Planning & Control •Quality •Environmental and Employee Health & Safety

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Manages experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Often heads one or more sections or a small department.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
• Works on issues of diverse scope; analysis of situations or data 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.
• Solves problems following operational policies; understands the broader impact across the department.
• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Applies understanding of the business and how area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
• Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
• Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience:

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$142,400.00 - $189,800.00

Pay Range: $142,400.00 - $189,800.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Requisition: 15675