Phoenixville, PA, US
6 days ago
Manufacturing Supervisor

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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.


 

We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Production Supervisor.  The successful candidate will need to train on 1st and 2nd shift before moving to 3rd shift.  We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression.  These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry. 

 

We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

 

JOB SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates the day-to-day shift activities, by providing leadership and supervision to subordinates and serves as the link between direct reports and middle/upper management. They understand and align business operations and the Department 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

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities, and human resource requirements and capabilities. Makes decisions on job assignments and work priorities. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and downtime. Responsible for equipment condition and department housekeeping. Researches, compiles and prepares reports, correspondence, and other information required by management, as well as identifies and resolves report discrepancies or errors. Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Leads and supports subordinates to work in a safe manner and to seek improvements in work practices. Ensures that product quality and production efficiencies meet or exceed established standards. Examines procedures and recommends changes to save time, labor, and other costs and to improve quality control and operating efficiency. Supervises and coordinates activities of support resources such as quality, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and technical trainers. Observes subordinates to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. Verifies completeness and accuracy of subordinates’ work, computations, and records. Participates in work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or overcome difficult aspects of work. Instructs subordinates in job duties or arranges for training to be provided. Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team’s goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential.  Initiates and conducts personnel actions such as discipline, performance evaluations, and payroll. Evaluates subordinate job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action. Administer, communicate and interpret work procedures and company policies to subordinates Provides subordinates with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving grievances or submits unsettled disputes to management. 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.

 

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

Must have 2-4 years’ relative experience in a supervisor role. Manufacturing experience required. Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks a plus. Leadership skills – ability to motivate people to perform at high levels. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is required. Experience and knowledge of roll stock cutting machines, printing presses, die cutting machines, and straight-line gluers is preferred.

 

 

SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

COMPUTER/OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS - SAP, MS Office and database programs; requires use of all general office equipment (e.g. fax, copier, telephone, etc.).

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Company issued Fork Truck Operator’s License; Company issued Clamp Truck Operator’s License.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

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. Must be willing to work a rotating shift, as the business needs dictate. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing occasionally and walking and sitting frequently, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. Awkward and/or repetitive movements. Ability to climb, twist neck and back, and finger frequently (34-66% of the time). Ability to balance, stoop, bend, squat, twist, handle, feel, reach above shoulder and at or below shoulder, reach over 18”, reach to the floor, kneel and drive occasionally (1-33% of the time). Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally (1-33% of the time). Requires use of both feet on an occasional basis for walking, climbing stairs, and possibly ladders. Requires use of both hands for simple grasping (frequently) and pushing/pulling (occasionally) for purposes of going through production reports, holding a clipboard, and inspecting equipment and machinery. Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment. Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises. PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net.

 

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Integrity & Trust Action Oriented Lives the Core Values

 

Pay Range:   $80,520.00 - $107,360.00

 

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.


 

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