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. Provides leadership to the supervisory team, production work teams and is a member of the site leadership team reporting directly to the Plant Manager.
Facilitates department meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the supervisory team members to develop their full potential. The Printing Manager, in conjunction with the team, is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, equipment condition, and housekeeping. JOB FUNCTIONS include but are not limited
to the following: Manages and facilitates the long-term goals of the printing and sheeting department.
Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to supervision. Responsible for their individual performance as well as resolving production problems. Helps department achieve goals and has responsibility for personnel issues, including required discipline. Provides a communication network between direct reports and upper management. Works with all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourages and leads department to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit. Develops and implements safety procedures and partners with the Safety Coordinator in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.
Assures that the department 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.
Works effectively with other department managers to resolve issues and coordinate efforts to achieve stated goals. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: The Manager must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels. 7-10 years production experience in printing is required and continued education is considered a plus. Must be quality conscious and customer oriented. Experience working in a non-union environment. Experience in Lithographic Printing.
Experience working with Manroland and Heidelberg printing press. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: A four-year college degree is preferred with equipment-direct experience in the folding carton industry. Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Action Oriented / Drive for Results Dealing with Ambiguity Customer Focus Functional / Technical Skills Perseverance Planning and Priority Setting Problem Solving Composure Decision Quality Integrity and Trust Conflict Management Timely Decision Making Total Work Systems Approachability Managerial Courage Intellectual Horsepower Written Communication Ethics and Values Interpersonal Savvy Process Management Drive for Results SCHEDULE DEMANDS: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, typically (7:30 am - 4:30 pm), however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8 hours. Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL 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, interaction, age, religion, natural origin, interactionual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
