Production Control Associate Manager

Graphic Packaging International; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Production Control Associate Manager to coordinate and control manufacturing processes, ensuring goods are produced timely, efficiently, and at the right cost and quality. The role covers materials management including shipping, receiving, and warehousing raw stock materials, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will oversee material flow, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and contribute to KPI reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• This position requires strong communication, negotiation, organization, analytical, inventory management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, and internet skills.
• Good organization/project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely arrival of all raw materials to meet delivery quantities at favorable costs.
• Lead projects that improve customer satisfaction and/or reduce costs.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure continuous flow of materials for production.
• Manage Receiving, Shipping, and Production Support operators.
• Work with Production Supervisors to ensure clear communication within the department.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Analytical

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office

SAP

Internet skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

About Graphic

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.

About Graphic

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Control Associate Manager is responsible for the coordination and control of the manufacturing processes. The Production Control Associate Manager ensures that correct amount of goods and services are produced timely, efficiently, at the right cost and quality level. The scope of the job includes but is not limited to; production coordination and shipment forecast. This position is also responsible for materials management to include shipping, receiving, and warehousing raw stock materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

JOB FUNCTION:

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and coordinates the timely arrival of all raw materials - paperboard, corrugated, tape, coating, and other critical items to meet delivery quantities at prices and conditions favorable to profit.
• Initiate/lead projects that improve customer satisfaction and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments to better understand material and service requirements and to ensure the continuous flow of materials to support production.
• Responsible for management of Receiving, Shipping, and Production Support operators.
• Works with Production Supervisors to ensure strong communication within the department on expectations and performance.
• Responsible for quality of scrap shipments to internal and external customers. Ensures accuracy in scrap shipment reporting
• Established departmental policies and procedures which increase operational uniformity and efficiency. Ensure policies follow safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with vendor to service forklifts in a timely manner. Manage the fleet of forklifts.
• Maintain liaison with current vendors, in addition to working with personnel in Corporate Purchasing, Procurement, and Transportation groups to search for new vendors to assure a continuous supply and exportation of necessary materials at an advantageous cost.
• Maintain current records of purchases for dollar reconciliation, vendor analysis and historical reference.
• Ensures production operations are conducted in a safe and clean working environment and complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and coordinate systems issues affecting SAP.
• Sets the example for safety awareness and initiative in area.
• Identifies activities and opportunities that improve the manufacturing processes and controls costs throughout the department.
• Weekly asset performance reporting and monthly production forecasting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Required Skills

• This position requires an individual with strong communication, negotiation, organization, analytical, inventory management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, and internet skills.
• Good organization/project management skills.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience is required.

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

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

Career-level, intermediate

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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].

Requisition: 16770