Operations Manager
Requisition ID: 9611
Location:
Kendallville, IN, US, 46755
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: No Travel Required
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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 PURPOSE
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, directing and managing a manufacturing value stream from printing through finishing of approximately $100M or more in sales to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with plant and division objectives. The Operations Manager directs the safe manufacture of products through the value stream at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications, quality, quantity and delivery.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Key Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Initiatives - EBITDA and Cash Targets
Improve productivity and decrease waste through the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
Increase labor efficiency and utilization, including staffing and overtime
Optimize inventory turns and reduce aged board inventory to meet cash targets
Growth Initiatives - Annual revenue
Execute Voice of Customer initiatives at the facility level
Achieve on-time delivery targets
Drive successful onboarding of new and transfer business
Ensure that customer specifications are consistently met or exceeded
Operational Effectiveness
Meet or exceed standards for environmental, safety, working conditions and cleanliness through daily oversight and direction of management team
Develop and implement processes and procedures to continually improve quality and reduce customer complaints
Direct management team to ensure productivity targets are monitored and achieved across all facility assets
Ensure the value stream assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures, including preventative maintenance and reliability programs.
Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume
Manage value stream maintenance budget within parameters
Provide support and coordination on facility capital projects
Organizational Effectiveness
Drive and implement high performance management practices, including Lean Sigma, daily management processes and other related programs.
Partner with HR function to hire, train and evaluate team members. Assess performance and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local employment regulations.
Establish group and individual accountabilities through annual goal planning and performance reviews.
Develop talent through assignments, job rotations, promotions to build bench strength and succession planning
Drive and support high performance culture employee involvement initiatives and practices. Build and maintain a productive and engaged relationship with hourly associates.
Provide direct supervision, technical direction, administrative support, and leadership for the Technical Trainer(s) in the facility to achieve the productivity goals.
Assists and supports Plant 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
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
Ability to build high performing and collaborative teams
Technical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to facilitate process improvement teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate vision/mission
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet skills
Lean Manufacturing experience a plus
Ability and desire to relocate within 1-5 years is a requirement for this position
Ability to work overtime (greater than 40 hours per week)
Required Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master's Degree a plus
2-5 years of operational management experience in the packaging industry, preferred
Proven leadership ability in manufacturing sites
Experience with SAP preferred.
Strong business acumen and operations - based financial analysis skills
Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
Pay Range: $108,750.00 - $145,000.00
GPI's Benefit 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 + 11 paid company holidays each year
Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.
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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\eeo\is\the\law\federal\poster.pdf)
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