Finishing Associate Manager

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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 Duties & Responsibilities

Design and implement plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing target

Manage the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule

Oversee the hiring, orienting and training of production employees to ensure a competent workforce

Monitor a manufacturing team to ensure compliance with health and safety standards

Oversee the regulation of work shift to ensure proper workload distribution

Schedule the maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations

Conduct studies and research to discover a more effective approach to production

Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems

Liaise with the quality assurance department to ensure product quality and specifications are consistent

Conduct assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency

Monitor and control a production process to adjust operations in the event of a problem

Oversee the procurement of raw materials and equipment needed for manufacturing

Review and approve timecards for hourly personnel weekly for payroll

Conduct performance reviews, merit increases and promotion opportunities for hourly personnel

Review weekly financials for the finishing department

Lead manufacturing improvement

Ensures all raw materials, supplies and parts are available to meet production demand

Ensures planned KPI’s are met for department, if not follows up on any countermeasures that need implemented.

Training and leadership of employees in a participative, continuous improvement environment

Support scheduling and inventory directives

Productivity management and process improvement

Qualifications, Education & Experience

Strong People Leadership and communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management,

or similar discipline

5-7 years technical experience preferred with:

Folding Cartons (printing, gluing, etc.)

Food Service and Quick Serve Restaurant packaging

3-5 years supervisory/leadership experience

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.