Printing Manager

Graphic Packaging International; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Aflac

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International seeks a Printing Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Printing and Sheeting departments. The role provides leadership to production teams, ensures cost-effective output, and aligns with company objectives for quality and efficiency.

The position requires 3–5 years in a printing environment, strong leadership, and experience with printing presses and converting equipment. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience required.
• 3-5 years relevant experience within the printing environment.
• Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership skills – must have the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels.
• Attendance and reliability required; able to work independently and perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Directs the printing and sheeting production of all items at the lowest cost while meeting quality specifications.
• Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and ensures policy adherence.
• Coordinates with all plant departments to establish responsibilities and outcomes.
• Manages employees by setting goals, allocating resources, and evaluating performance.
• Provides leadership to improve safety, quality, and productivity, and to reduce waste.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Mechanical

Computer/Office software

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in business

Equivalent experience in converting facility

Tools

SAP & MS Office

Job description

We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, 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 that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

A World of Difference. Made Possible. We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Printing Manager. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry.

• We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds.
• Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services.
• Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Printing and Sheeting departments, by providing leadership and supervision to subordinates and serves as the link between direct reports and middle/upper management. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs the printing and sheeting 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
• Other duties as assigned

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing experience required
• Must have 3-5 years relevant experience within the printing environment
• Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks preferred
• 3-5 years of leadership skills – must have the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is preferred
• Experience and knowledge of roll stock cutting machines, printing presses, die cutting machines, and straight-line gluers is preferred

Skills

• LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• MECHANICAL
• COMPUTER/OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS - SAP, MS Office and database programs; Requires use of all general office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, telephone, etc.)