Manufacturing Manager

Overview

Manufacturing Manager role at Graphic Packaging International.

Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including:
Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources. Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.

• Directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• 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. Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

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.

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

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.  

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