Operations Manager

The Operations Manager oversees manufacturing processes, coordinates and supervises production supervisors and personnel to meet/exceed the company’s key performance indicators (Safety, Quality, and Productivity). This includes managing optimal production equipment to produce a product that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations. This includes, but not limited to safety, equipment, production and quality, continuous improvement, development and management of its human resources and any other duties as assigned. They understand and align business operations & manufacturing as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

• ◆Establish manufacturing quality standards, methods, facilities, policies and procedures by studying product requirements; obtaining engineering consultation and determining equipment and facility budget.
• ◆Organize the plant’s production function by assigning responsibilities; delegating tasks, and the training and development of employees.
• ◆Facilitate production by coordinating

with sales, quality, and customer service.

• ✓Complete production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities and monitoring progress; revising schedules, and resolving problems.
• ✓Maintain staff performance expectations by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• ✓Achieve financial objectives by preparing manufacturing and maintenance scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions.
• ✓Incorporate and foster continuous improvement by developing metrics with plant employees to determine the root cause of non-conformity with formulations or production planning; identify corrective measures to reduce waste (time and materials) in the plant; recommend preventative maintenance

to guarantee safe and efficient operation of equipment.

• ✓Spearhead cost reduction initiatives.
• ✓Lead the plant in safety initiatives and deployment of HSE policies and practices.

• ✓Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year College or University; Mechanical, Engineering or manufacturing discipline preferred.
• ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, successful track record in cost savings initiatives (Safety, Waste, Continuous Improvement)
• ✓Trained or knowledge of SQF prerequisites including GMP, Food Defense, etc.
• ✓Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing setting and experience, preferably in the folding carton industry.
• ✓Experience working with high volume printing and converting equipment.

Safe Quality Food

• ◆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

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.

Career Level

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$135,600.00 - $180,700.00

GPI Benefits Program

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.