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Graphic Packaging International, LLC Manufacturing Supervisor in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Manufacturing Supervisor
Requisition ID: 4528
Location:
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
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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.
The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Supervisor is to work directly with and supervise a production workforce each shift. This person will have responsibility for the day to day management for all aspects of the production floor, with Safety as a top priority, assuring that work is produced in accordance with operating targets. He or she ensures compliance with established customer quality and production standards. They understand and align plant operations & production with Production Control as he/she executes their role in the overall order fulfillment process to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives. This position follows a monthly rotating day to night schedule with 12 hour shifts that rotate every other weekend off.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.
Supervises and facilitates the day-to-day shift activities of team. Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to team members. Responsible for their individual performance. Oversees scheduling, material handling issues and maintenance, as well as resolving production problems.
Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourages and leads team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices.
Assures that the team maintains quality standards and uses SPC techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel.
Ensures that product quality, production efficiency, and overall productivity meet or exceeds established standards, and is directly accountable for expenditures exceeding budgeted levels.
Strives to be technically proficient on the machinery in the department. Provides assistance to the team in problem resolution and assures that testing and product development is carried out in a professional manner.
Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting employee safety requirements.
Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.
Acts as back up to the Department Manager
Partners with the Department Manager and the Training Supervisor to develop training assignments for all department employees and ensures timely completion
Coordinates all training validation requirements for pre-promotion, post-training event, and random selected tasks and submits result to Department Manager for review, and submission to HR
Reviews, and submits all training documentation to the department manager for review and approval
In conjunction with other production supervisors, ensures daily pay period completion of all time cards, and pre approval prior to submission to payroll.
Assist in interviewing processes as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
- General Production Supervisor schedules consist of 12-hour rotatingShifts– generally includes every other weekend off, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or off weekends and be punctual while doing so.
Required Skills:
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Integrity & Trust
Action Oriented
Learning Agility (Learning on the Fly)
Drive for Results
Organizational Agility
Process Management
Motivating Others
Developing Self (Personal Learning)
SKILLS:
Demonstrated leadership ability
Demonstrated technical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people.
Excellent communication skills.
Highly skilled in Microsoft office applications.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3-5 Years of manufacturing experience required
Experience in a front-line leadership position required
Pay Range: $69,540.00 - $92,720.00
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)
Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo