Mill Manager

Greif, Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 146,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. is seeking a Mill Manager to lead a paper mill facility in the United States. The role focuses on developing and executing operational strategies to improve operating profit while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities include optimizing production, maintaining safety standards, managing budgets, and collaborating with sales, finance, HR and global sourcing to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 7+ years paper mill operations experience preferred.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operating strategies to meet financial and safety targets.
• Ensures the mill operates at peak production capabilities.
• Develops strategies for customer and community opportunities.
• Leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the Greif Production System.
• Monitors performance and adjusts plans to hit targets.
• Maintains and monitors site budgets to support profitability.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance, HR, and logistics.
• Promotes safe work practices and adherence to PPE and safety features.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operations management

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Requisition #:

035815 Mill Manager (Open)

Overview

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Description

Summary: Develop and execute operational strategies to optimize operating profit and customer relationships while complying with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Provide organizational leadership and management support to achieve site and business unit goals and objectives. Responsible for the overall management of a paper mill facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operating strategies with emphasis on meeting financial, operating, quality, service and safety objectives.
• Ensures mill operates at peak production.
• Develops strategies for meeting customer, business and community opportunities.
• Overall responsibility for the implementation and continuous improvement of the Greif Production System.
• Monitors operating effectiveness and provides feedback as necessary to optimize performance and operating income.
• Performs business/financial reviews and modifies plans to achieve objectives/targets.
• Promotes strong customer relationships and ensures service levels are consistently achieved.
• Provides technical support for process/planning issues as well as capital project/plan development.
• Provides direction and organizational leadership to clearly communicate goals and objectives for financial and regulatory performance requirements.
• Develops and monitors site budgets to support profitability targets/plans.
• Manage company business working with sales, finance, HR, corporate transportation and global sourcing.
• Incorporates and maintains safety observances, including but not limited to, use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits.
• Communicates goals and objectives, applies company policy, staffs, trains, coaches, recommends salary increases, administers discipline, insures positive employee relations and reviews the performance of employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience; Master's Degree preferred. 7 plus years paper mill experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Oral and written communication skills, leadership and supervisory skills, organizational skills, detailed knowledge of pulping chemistry and paper physics, and basic knowledge of budgeting and cost control.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $146,200.00 - $248,900.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between175,000.00 to195,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

About Our History

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.