Manufacturing Associate Manager - Paper Machine
Requisition ID: 9957
Location:
Queen City, TX, US, 75572
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
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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.
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Associate Manager (Front Line Leader)manages a crew ensuring its effective operation by coordinating and directing employees, assigning tasks, coordinating the flow of work, overseeing completion of work, and monitoring performance of subordinates. This role provides leadership, training, and development of workforce; motivation; communication; participates in continuous improvement activities as part of the site management team and ensures site strategy and Company policies are delivered and followed to maintain a positive work culture and employee engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities ( include but are not limited to the following) :
Supervise, direct, and lead theday-to-dayactivities of team within assigned area to ensure safe and quality production and meet identified goals
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following, implementing, and enforcing Company safety standards and procedures, housekeeping standards, and 5S/lean manufacturing programs by ensuring goals are met within the department.
Meet productivity targets by establishing clear goals for team and ensure proper equipment care
Enhance employee engagement by providing leadership and direction to the shift. This includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and following through with accountability.
Meet quality/waste goals by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on their equipment, following proper procedures, performing requisite inspections, and following up on suggested improvements.
Lead or assist in the investigation of all injuries, accidents, and near-miss incidents in assigned area
Addresses routine personnel issues including training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining subordinates
Utilize sound employee relation skills to accomplish goals while maintaining employee accountability, positive team morale, employee involvement, and teamwork
Coach, evaluate performance, and develop work group to improve their performance
Identify operation issues and lead improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., to improve operation efficiency
Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization on key issues
Verifies all operator rounds and other required documentation are accurately completed
Other duties as assigned
Required Characteristics
Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing or military equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Proven experience with reliability and continuous improvement principles and techniques
Solid oral and written communication skills
Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime as required
Available to work on holiday, off-days, and weekends
Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening and reference check
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics
BS Degree in business discipline
Experienced in paper manufacturing
Experience within a unionized environment
Working knowledge of SAP
Knowledge Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
Pay Range: $94,875 - $126,500
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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