Plant Operations Director

1 week ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Graham Packaging Company Full time

**Job Summary**

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall effectiveness of our day-to-day manufacturing operations.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Direct personnel in the management of safety, quality, customer service, efficient utilization of resources, equipment, materials, and manpower procedures and programs.
  • Lead the plant safety initiatives through the participation and development of safety training programs, plant safety meetings, safety audits, and by encouraging employee involvement through safety suggestion and recognition programs.
  • Lead the plant quality initiatives through the implementation of corrective actions from customer or internal complaints, coordinating new product qualifications, and participating in internal and external quality system audits and developing and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Responsible for the selection, training, growth, and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals.
  • Reviews operating statements for all departments and directs manufacturing operations so that all plant costs are within budgetary standards.
  • Develops and maintains sound relations with customers and works with them to identify systems improvements and possible supply chain cost reductions.
  • Ensures continuous improvement plans are developed and implemented to ensure short and long-range goals are in process.
  • Oversees the production planning process to ensure customer requirements are satisfied.
  • Maintains contact with sales department and customer service to effectively meet and maximize utilization of plant facilities.
  • Acts as the Plant's Project Manager on new initiatives involving equipment and molds.
  • Participates in monthly, quarterly, and year-end physical inventories in accordance with corporate guidelines.
  • Oversees the creation and implementation of plant strategic and tactical plans that provide the needed focus and drive to achieve the plant and overall company objectives.
  • Drives continuous improvement plans using Operation Excellence tools across cross-functional departments.
  • Promotes an open-door and team-building environment policy.
  • May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
  • 0-25% travel may be required.

**Requirements**

  • A Bachelor's Degree and/or related plant management experience; or equivalent combination of education and related plant management experience is required.
  • A minimum of five years' experience in an operations supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.
  • Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Kaizen experience preferred.
  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
  • Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
  • Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

**Benefits**

Graham Packaging Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Graham Packaging Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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