Cutting Manager

Graphic Packaging International; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + paid company holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a leader for the Cutting Department who will provide direction across shifts, ensuring the sheet fed line, rotary die cutting areas meet specifications and quality goals. The role emphasizes safety, cost control and continuous improvement through Six Sigma, with collaboration across functions.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–8 years in converting operations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5–8 years’ experience in converting operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage projects, resources and people and meet targets.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cutting Department across shifts with minimal supervision.
• Maintain safety, quality and customer satisfaction goals.
• Drive Six Sigma initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and manage capital projects.
• Coordinate across departments to achieve plant objectives.
• Set department goals for safety, productivity and employee development.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Budget/cost control

Supervisory experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

About Graphic

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.

About Graphic

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. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

• Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, direction and management for the Cutting Department during the various shift operations.
• Ensures production safety, quality and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Initiates and supports all processes and ensures compliance with Six Sigma efforts. Minimal supervision required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the sheet fed line, rotary die cutting, rotary die sharpening areas and ensures paperboard is sheeted, printed and cut to specifications, rotary dies perform to expectations.
• Plans, directs and manages operations to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with plant and division objectives.
• Identifies cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities in support of Six Sigma efforts.
• Identifies capital improvement projects for the department and provides project management support.
• Manages department efforts across shifts and with other departments and functions.
• Establishes department goals in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.
• Ensures production operations are conducted in a safe and clean working environment and complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identifies activities and opportunities that improve the manufacturing processes and controls costs throughout the department.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field with 5-8 years’ experience in converting operations and working with dies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage projects, resources and people and set and meet target disciplines.
• Ability to develop improvements, achieve budget/cost constraints.
• Supervisory experience preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and internet.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• 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

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay Range

$101,900.00 - $135,900.00

GPI Benefits 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 + paid company holidays each year

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].