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Laminating/Asitrade Manager

Requisition ID: 12829

Location:

Solon, OH, US, 44139

Department: Manufacturing & Operations

Travel: No Travel Required

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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.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Offers guidance and direction in regard to all laminating processes. Understand and align all business operations with Asitrade and Laminating initiatives as he/she executes their role in the overall laminating process to meet or exceed expectations and align with GPI business, culture, financial, and operational objectives. Provides technical training and support to management and employees with regards to the plant’s product safety programs (HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, etc.) and Lean initiatives.

**JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include but are not limited to the following_ _._

+ Provides expert guidance and direction in Laminating.

+ Work closely with planning and scheduling managers to organize work.

+ Raw materials inventory and ordering.

+ Monitors and consistently works towards process improvement and high-quality results.

+ Supervision of all hourly department employees.

+ Involved in recruiting selection process, performance reviews, and all measures of progressive discipline.

+ Assist in troubleshooting problems.

+ Complete all necessary reports.

+ May be required to meet with internal and external customers.

+ Manage and maintain a safe working environment.

+ Maintain solid employee relations and promote positive culture.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ Communicates observations and implements corrective actions that should be taken.

+ Ensures plant’s compliance to 3rd party Functional Control / Pre-Requisite program requirements including HACCP, SQF, and other customer-mandated programs.

+ Conducts annual training in HACCP, GMP’s, Food defense, and Allergens

+ 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

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred

+ 3 years of experience in manufacturing management or equivalent experience

+ Six Sigma experience a plus

+ Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards

+ Familiar with food defense compliance standards

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to lead and direct others

+ Prior management or supervisory experience preferred

+ General knowledge of printing and converting technologies preferred

+ Experience with Minitab software and SAP is a plus

+ Travel required

+ Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

+ General schedule is a 9-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedule; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

+ Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, or riding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

+ Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 9-hours.

+ Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required.

+ Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required.

+ Occasional Lifting up to 25 lbs.

+ Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

+ Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

+ Integrity & Trust Prioritizing

+ Action Oriented Business Acumen

+ Customer Focus Delegation

+ Organization

Pay Range:** **$90,825.00** - **$121,100.00

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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)

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**Nearest Major Market:** Cleveland