Graphic Packaging International Hiring for Operations Manager Job at Visalia, CA Full Time

MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager oversees manufacturing processes, coordinates and supervises production supervisors and personnel to meet/exceed the company’s key performance indicators (Safety, Quality, and Productivity). This includes managing optimal production equipment to produce a product that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations. This includes, but not limited to safety, equipment, production and quality, continuous improvement, development and management of its human resources and any other duties as assigned. They understand and align business operations & manufacturing as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

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

• Establish manufacturing quality standards, methods, facilities, policies and procedures by studying product requirements; obtaining engineering consultation, and determining equipment and facility budget.
• Organize the plant’s production function by creating tactical plans and assigning responsibilities; delegating tasks, and the training and development of employees.
• Facilitate production by coordinating requirements with sales, quality, and customer service.
• Complete production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities and monitoring progress; revising schedules, and resolving problems.
• Maintain staff performance expectations by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing manufacturing and maintenance scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions.
• Incorporate and foster continuous improvement by developing metrics with plant employees to determine the root cause of non-conformity with formulations or production planning; identify corrective measures to reduce waste (time and materials) in the plant; recommend preventative maintenance requirements to guarantee safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Lead the plant in safety initiatives and deployment of HSE policies and practices.
• Understand and comply with GPI Policies, Safety, Core Values, Continuous Improvement, Employee Training, etc.
• Participate in the development, implementation, review, maintenance, communications of SQF 2000 policies or equivalent, as designated by the SQF practitioner.
• Participate in the annual plant review of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) system, internal audit/schedule.
• Participation of SQF type Root Cause / Corrective Actions activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting and experience, preferably in the paper and packaging industry.
• Experience working with high volume printing and converting equipment.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year College or University; Mechanical, Engineering or manufacturing discipline preferred.

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, successful track record in cost savings initiatives (Safety, Waste, Continuous Improvement)

· Trained or knowledge of SQF prerequisites including GMP, Food Defense, etc.

SKILLS:

• Computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word and ability to grasp the technical knowledge of all equipment.

· Ability to foster teamwork, accept feedback and create a safe & viable work environment.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

· Integrity & Trust

· Action Oriented

· Building Effective Teams

· Business Acumen

· Customer Focus

· Decision Quality

· Developing Direct Reports & Others

· Drive for Results

· Ethics and Values

· Functional/Technical Skills

· Intellectual Horsepower

· Learning on the Fly

· Listening

· Managerial Courage

· Motivating Others

· Organizing

· Organizational Agility

· Perseverance

· Priority Setting

· Problem Solving

· Sizing Up People

· Strategic Agility

· Timely Decision Making

GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC. 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, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 – $138,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: One location