Printing 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, food service, 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.

We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Printing Manager. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry.

We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Printing and Sheeting departments, by providing leadership and supervision to subordinates and serves as the link between direct reports and middle/upper management. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

* Directs the printing and sheeting production of all items at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications in terms of quality and quantity.

* Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and ensures the application of such policies.

* Coordinates and collaborates with all departments of the plant in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.

* Manages employees by establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance.

* Provides leadership directed at continuous improvement in safety, quality / customer satisfaction, and productivity.

* Provides leadership and direction to production management and employees to continuously improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.

* Assists and supports Plant and Operation Manager in all aspects.

* Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values:
Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork

* Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND /

EXPERIENCE:

* Manufacturing experience required

* Must have 3-5 years relevant experience within the printing environment

* Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks preferred

* 3-5 years of leadership skills - must have the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required

* Bachelor's degree in business or related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is preferred

* Experience and knowledge of roll stock cutting machines, printing presses, die cutting machines, and straight-line gluers is preferred

SKILLS:

* LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.…