Manufacturing Director

Graphic Packaging International; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International seeks a Manufacturing Production leader to direct and optimize production activities, coordinating with engineering, supply, logistics and sales. The role emphasizes staff leadership, budgeting, policy adherence, and long‑term planning to meet targets for cost, quality and schedule.

The position requires a BA or equivalent experience, with proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple departments.

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others; 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.
• Provides leadership and direction through subordinate management levels.
• Responsible for managing a function that includes multiple related departments or disciplines.
• Contributes to long-term strategy development and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment.
• Directs the resolution of complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company and the application of critical thinking.
• Requires broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.
• Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Applies broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across area of responsibility.
• Establishes policies appropriate for the function.
• Interprets and recommends modifications to company-wide policies and procedures.
• Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior leadership; results are assessed from a relatively long‑term perspective.
• Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations and substantial expenditure of resources.
• Interacts with and influences senior leadership and others concerning matters of significance to the company.
• Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and executive leadership and for external representatives.

Skills

Business Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Self‑Starter

Influence Skills

Curiosity

Leadership

People management

Education

BA degree

Job description

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

Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including:

• Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
• Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources
• Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions

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.
• Provides leadership and direction through subordinate management levels.
• Responsible for managing a function that includes multiple related departments or disciplines.
• Contributes to long-term strategy development and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment.
• Directs the resolution of complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company and the application of critical thinking.
• Requires broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.
• Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Applies broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across area of responsibility.
• Establishes policies appropriate for the function.
• Interprets and recommends modifications to company-wide policies and procedures.
• Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior leadership; results are assessed from a relatively long‑term perspective.
• Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations and substantial expenditure of resources.
• Interacts with and influences senior leadership and others concerning matters of significance to the company.
• Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and executive leadership and for external representatives.

Education & Experience

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

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.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self‑Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$171,400.00 - $228,600.00

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].