Operations Manager

Company: Graphic Packaging International
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

The Production Manager oversees manufacturing processes, coordinates and supervises production supervisors and personnel to meet/exceed the companys key performance indicators (Safety, Quality, and Productivity). This includes managing optimal production equipment to produce a product that meets or exceeds our customers expectations. This includes, but not limited to safety, equipment, production and quality, continuous improvement, development and management of its human resources and any other duties as assigned. They understand and align business operations & manufacturing as they execute their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Job Requirements:
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following .
Establish manufacturing quality standards, methods, facilities, policies and procedures by studying product requirements; obtaining engineering consultation, and determining equipment and facility budget.
Organize the plants production function by assigning responsibilities; delegating tasks, and the training and development of employees.
Facilitate production by coordinating requirements with sales, quality, and customer service.
Complete production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities and monitoring progress; revising schedules, and resolving problems.
Maintain staff performance expectations by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Achieve financial objectives by preparing manufacturing and maintenance scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions.
Incorporate and foster continuous improvement by developing metrics with plant employees to determine the root cause of non-conformity with formulations or production planning; identify corrective measures to reduce waste (time and materials) in the plant; recommend preventative maintenance requirements to guarantee safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Lead the plant in safety initiatives and deployment of HSE policies and practices.
Understand and comply with GPI Policies, Safety, Core Values, Continuous Improvement, Employee Training, etc.
Responsible for the development, implementation, review, maintenance, communications of SQF 2000 policies, as designated by the SQF practitioner.
Participate in the annual plant review of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) system, internal audit/schedule.
Coordination of SQF type Root Cause / Corrective Actions activities.
Validation and verification of SQF controls with determined frequency/schedule.
This position has full responsibility for the development and maintenance of SQF related documents and records as designated by the SQF practitioner.
Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting and experience, preferably in the folding carton industry.
Experience working with high volume printing and converting equipment.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelors degree from an accredited four year College or University; Mechanical, Engineering or manufacturing discipline preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, successful track record in cost savings initiatives (Safety, Waste, Continuous Improvement)
Trained or knowledge of SQF prerequisites including GMP, Food Defense, etc.

SKILLS:
Computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word and ability to grasp the technical knowledge of all equipment.
Ability to foster teamwork, accept feedback and create a safe & viable work environment.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, 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.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
Integrity & Trust
Action Oriented
Building Effective Teams
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Developing Direct Reports & Others
Drive for Results
Ethics and Values
Functional/Technical Skills
Intellectual Horsepower
Learning on the Fly
Listening
Managerial Courage
Motivating Others
Organizing
Organizational Agility
Perseverance
Priority Setting
Problem Solving
Sizing Up People
Strategic Agility
Timely Decision Making

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