Finishing Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Pacific, MO seeks a Finishing Manager to lead the finishing department, directing staff and driving safety, quality and productivity goals. The role emphasizes budgeting, policy deployment, and cross-functional collaboration with plant operations.

Responsibilities include directing finishing production to meet specifications, developing policies, coordinating with all plant departments, and guiding performance improvements while upholding company values and SQF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• 2-5 years of management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Results driven individual with goals of advancing within the organization.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Foresight, creativity, sense of urgency, and good organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the finishing production at the lowest cost consistent with specifications for quality and quantity.
• Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and ensures policy application.
• Coordinates and collaborates with all plant departments in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Manages employees by establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance.
• Provides leadership directed at continuous improvement in safety, quality/customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Provides leadership to production management and employees to improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Supports Plant and Operation Manager in daily operations.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation with customers, employees, suppliers, and others.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Negotiation Skills

Self-Starter

Influence Skills

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finishing Manager

Pacific, MO

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 SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Manages experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Often heads one or more sections or a small department.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
• Works on issues of diverse scope; analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
• Solves problems following operational policies; understands the broader impact across the department.
• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Applies understanding of the business and how area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
• Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
• Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.

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

Education & Experience:

High School Education or equivalent + 6 yrs related experience

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.

Career Level

Emerging leader, highly experienced

Novice, inexperienced

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$92,600.00 - $123,500.00

POSITION SCOPE:

Under general guidance, plans, directs, and manages the finishing department operation to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with Plant and Division objectives (safety, quality, productivity, etc.).

Supports and assists Plant Manager in daily operation of facility.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the finishing production of all items at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications in terms of quality and quantity.
• Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and ensures the application of such policies.
• Coordinates and collaborates with all departments of the plant in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Manages employees by establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance.
• Provides leadership directed at continuous improvement in safety, quality / customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Provides leadership and direction to production management and employees to continuously improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Assists and supports Plant and Operation Manager in all aspects.
• 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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• 2-5 years of management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Results driven individual with goals of advancing within the organization
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Foresight, creativity, sense of urgency, and good organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

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].