Operations ManagerGraphic Packaging International • Visalia, CA, US

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Operations Manager

Graphic Packaging International • Visalia, CA, US

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Job type

Full-time

Job description

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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.

Position Scope

The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, directing and managing a manufacturing value stream from printing through finishing to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with plant and division objectives. The Operations Manager directs the safe manufacture of products through the value stream at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications, quality, quantity and delivery.

Key Position Responsibilities

include but are not limited to the following :

Strategic Initiatives – EBITDA and Cash Targets

Improve productivity and decrease waste through the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
Increase labor efficiency and utilization, including staffing and overtime
Optimize inventory turns and reduce aged board inventory to meet cash targets

Growth Initiatives – Annual revenue

Execute Voice of Customer initiatives at the facility level

Achieve on-time delivery targets

Drive successful onboarding of new and transfer business

Ensure that customer specifications are consistently met or exceeded

Operational Effectiveness

Meet or exceed standards for environmental, safety, working conditions and cleanliness through daily oversight and direction of management team

Develop and implement processes and procedures to continually improve quality and reduce customer complaints

Direct management team to ensure productivity targets are monitored and achieved across all facility assets

Ensure the value stream assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures, including preventative maintenance and reliability programs.

Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume

Manage value stream maintenance budget within parameters

Provide support and coordination on facility capital projects

Organizational Effectiveness

Drive and implement high performance management practices, including Lean Sigma, daily management processes and other related programs.

Partner with HR function to hire, train and evaluate team members. Assess performance and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local employment regulations.

Establish group and individual accountabilities through annual goal planning and performance reviews.

Develop talent through assignments, job rotations, promotions to build bench strength and succession planning

Drive and support high performance culture employee involvement initiatives and practices. Build and maintain a productive and engaged relationship with hourly associates.

Required Skills

Ability to build high performing and collaborative teams

Technical and problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to facilitate process improvement teams

Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate vision / mission

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet skills

Lean Manufacturing experience a plus

Ability and desire to relocate within 1-5 years is a requirement for this position

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master's Degree a plus

5 - 7 years of operational management experience in the packaging industry, preferred

Proven leadership ability in manufacturing sites

Strong business acumen and operations – based financial analysis skills

Pay Range : 123k - 165k

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran / military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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