Intelligent Factory Adoption Manager

Careers @ Graham Packaging; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Remote; USD 107,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Packaging seeks a dynamic Intelligent Factory Adoption Manager to introduce new technologies that optimize plant systems and product quality. This role demands a candidate who excels in a collaborative environment, ensuring the sustainable adoption of IoT processes while driving excellence in manufacturing practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Employee Saving Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working with plant operations in multi-line manufacturing.
• Experienced working in the plastics industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Business ownership of IFP tools return on investment.
• Drive adoption of digital manufacturing best practices.
• Train operations leaders in tools and processes.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Lean principals

Data analysis

Problem solving

FMEA

Kaizen

Strong communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

BS degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing

Tools

AVEVA PI system

Job description

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Base pay range

$107,900.00/yr - $161,800.00/yr

Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth. Overview:

Graham Packaging is seeking a dynamic and multidisciplinary Intelligent Factory Program (IFP) Adoption Manager to introduce new technologies with the goal of optimizing plant systems, equipment performance, and product quality. The IFP Adoption Manager will be responsible for rolling-out Factory IoT processes across GPC plants and ensuring sustainable, cultural adoption of the new systems. This requires a candidate with the ability to coordinate resources, create and deliver outstanding training, and develop supportive relationships between members within the plant network. The IFP Adoption Manager will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative working environment, maintain a high levels of personal accountability, and be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization. A qualified candidate will be knowledgeable in the Factory IoT architecture for troubleshooting, have the ability to simplify and explain complex processes, and use a deep understanding of the manufacturing process to identify and quantify value drivers.

The position is remote and will require 60-70% travel.

Responsibilities

The IFP Adoption Manager’s responsibilities are to:

• Business ownership of IFP tools return on investment
• Drive adoption of digital manufacturing best practices within company plants
• Address concerns that limit product adoption effectiveness
• Train operations leaders in tools and processes
• Coordinate central Operations, Engineering, IT, QA and third-party resources to execute plans
• Advocate for the Voice of the Customer (VOC) via process capability and defect elimination
• Formulate strategic improvement hypotheses within the A3 Thinking process
• Generate and communicate implementation plans using Gantt charts and work breakdown structures
  
  

Qualifications

Core Proficiencies and Skills

The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:

• Strong understanding of Operational Excellence, Lean principals, statistics and data analysis
• Skilled in facilitation of Problem solving, FMEA, Kaizen, Lean tools
• Experienced in optimizing the performance of:
• Factory systems and line process inputs
• Operational systems for waste elimination
• Raw materials flow, conveyance, blending, and drying systems
• Quality systems for defect elimination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to drive engagement and ownership
• Ability to get work accomplished through influence versus authority
• Experience with AVEVA PI system is a plus
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• BS degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar technical field
• At least 5 years of experience working with plant operations in multi-line manufacturing plant
• Experienced working in the plastics industry preferred
  
  

The standard compensation for this role is $107,900 - $161,800. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.

Compensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements. EEO Disclaimer: Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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