Manufacturing Associate Manager - Paper Machine (Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007)

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.

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Manufacturing Associate Manager - Paper Machine

MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Associate Manager is responsible for direct supervision of the paper machine production, quality, immediate maintenance coordination and safety. This supervision includes hourly employees on shift, and indirect supervision over more employees on off shifts. The Manufacturing Associate Manager performs safety, quality, process, and mechanical checks. They have to make sure that the jobs are correctly filled with qualified people, constantly monitoring what is going on, filling out reports, scheduling and making corrections to Workforce Time for payroll to be processed, taking care of people issues, and seeing that mechanical issues are addressed in a timely manner. The Manufacturing Associate Manager acts as a bridge between management and frontline employees, ensuring company goals are met while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS : Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Provides leadership and supervision to production work teams and serves as the link to plant management for the team. Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team’s goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential. The production supervisor, in conjunction with the team, is responsible for product quality, equipment condition, team member safety, department housekeeping, and LEAN/5S.
• Supervises and facilitates the day-to-day shift activities of team. Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to team members. Responsible for their individual performance. Oversees scheduling, material handling issues and maintenance, as well as resolving production problems. Helps team achieve goals and has responsibility for personnel issues, including required discipline.
• Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourages and leads team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit. Develops and implements safety procedures and supports Health, Safety & Environmental Manager in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.
• Assures that the team maintains quality standards and uses SPC techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel.
• Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and overall productivity meet or exceeds established standards, and is directly accountable for expenditures exceeding budgeted levels.
• Strives to be technically proficient on the machinery in the department. Provides assistance to the team in problem resolution and assures that testing and product development is carried out in a professional manner.
• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of AIB/5’s and other company standards.
• Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5’s, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive communication skills, proven good organizational abilities
• Proven decision, Making ability, managerial courage, time management ability
• BS in Paper Science or Chemical engineering preferred but other engineering degree will be considered
• Continuous Improvement – Lean Six-Sigma, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
• Willingness and ability to fully manage 24/7 operation directly and through direct reports
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Routine Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Standing and sitting for extended periods and awkward or repetitive movements at times
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Managerial Courage
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Managing through Systems

Pay Range: $92,530.00 - $123,405.00 

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.

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