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Operations Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC • Chicago, IL • 15h ago

Operations Manager

Requisition ID: 10226

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60624

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.

Job Functions

Summary: Under the direction and guidance of the Plant Manager, the Operation's Manager will direct and manage the daily plant operation ensuring leadership.

Use Lean Daily Management to improve operational effectiveness in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and culture

Using Lean manufacturing concepts streamline processes and procedures

Coordinate with internal department to ensure proper specifications and efficient scheduling of all orders so customer needs are met

Responsible for planning and directing supervision, indirect labor control and training of department managers and supervisors

Ensure that customer specifications are consistently met or exceeded

Identify and implement plant cost reduction initiatives

Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to develop employees

Drives and initiates progressive performance deficiencies.? Utilizes PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) when applicable.

Drives the plant and culture in employee engagement.

Create meaningful plans to increase the skills of department managers and supervisors, including plant union staff.

Facilitate and drive division lean initiatives and manufacturing processes, providing regular communication.? Ensures NWT and NMT meetings are conducted and participates in the overall plant communication process.

Recognizes and initiate employee recognition.

Manages the continuous progression of the plant culture and action plans supporting the daily operating plan and initiatives.

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

Examines processes for improvement, procedures, workflow, and overall labor to improve quality control and overall operations of the plant.

Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.

Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred

Previousmanagement experience in a manufacturing?industryrequired

Previousexperience in folding carton or sheet fed facility?preferred

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

SAP knowledge preferred

Ability to work with a diverse set of personalities

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

Ability to prioritizework flow

Flexibility in approach and willingness to adapt when necessary.

Proactive and action-oriented personality; comfort within afast pacedenvironment anda strong senseof urgency.

Ability and experience working productively and proactively both independently and as part of a team.?

Strong interpersonal skills, proven problem-solving skills; solution focused

Pay Range: $132,900.00 - $177,200.00

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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