Manufacturing Associate Manager

Manufacturing Associate Manager - Power & RecoveryThe Power & Recovery Manufacturing Associate Manager front-line leader is crucial to the shift operation and productivity of the Power & Recovery Department. The successful candidate will understand and align business operations and Power responsibilities as he/she executes their role to exceed expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.This role is responsible for leadership of approximately 20+ unionized hourly shift employees in the daily production of the Power & Recovery operation. The incumbent will oversee the measurement systems to ensure continued improvement in steam and electrical power generation, boiler operations, and water and waste handling. This role reports to the SuperintendentPower & Recovery.Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Utilize and refine standard work systems to effect sustainable positive results in safety, environmental, people, housekeeping, quality, cost, and performance.Demonstrate safety as a core value and foster a safe work culture by promoting and enforcing behavioral based safety practices and standardsMaintain environmental complianceDevelop and manage hourly shift employees through communication of business strategy, mentorship, coaching and accountability methodsOptimize recovery boiler and power boiler operation as well as power generation to maximize pulp production and reduce downtime and costsCollaborate with all levels of management personnel to establish production and quality control standards.Monitor and manage Key Process IndicatorsPromote team concept with production crews to assure continuity in reaching common production goalsManage continuous improvement projects for area of responsibilityContinually improve standard work systems such as trouble cause corrections, standard operating procedures, startup/shutdown checklists, and centerlinesMaintain effective communications and working relationships with Operations Departments, Maintenance, Safety, IT, Environmental, Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing and SuppliersAct as Incident Commander for Mill Emergency Response TeamCollaborate with Department Learning Leaders to ensure training program for department personnel is current and appropriate training levels are metCultivating Crew-led Safety and Cre-led Training across the department/crewOther duties as assignedRequired Characteristics include:Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related technical field and a minimum five (5) years of experience working with power and/or recovery processesOR Five (5) years of years of experience in power and recovery processes and three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturingDemonstrated knowledge of power and recovery operationsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsDemonstrated troubleshooting skills of the pulping processProficient in utilizing Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and OutlookProven experience with reliability and continuous improvement principles and techniquesSolid oral and written communication skillsPossess an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, with a situational (servant, directive, collaborative) leadership approach to managing the teamAvailable to provide coverage on holiday, off-days, weekends and after-hoursMust be able to pass a background check, drug screening and reference checkLegally authorized to work in the United StatesDesired Characteristics include:Experience within a unionized environmentWorking knowledge of SAPKnowledge Lean Manufacturing or Six SigmaExperience and knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)GPI's Benefit Program includes:Competitive Pay401(k) w/employer matchingHealth & Welfare Benefits including Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageShort and Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsVarious Voluntary benefitsAdoption Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each yearApplicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things. Pay Range: $94,875 - $126,500 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.