Finishing Manager - Folder Gluing Operations at Graphic Packaging in Phoenixville, PA

This position is responsible for managing supervisors, leads, machinist, gluer operators and feeder and other hourly Finishing Department employees.

• Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Participates in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and training. Provides communication and motivation to maintenance team members by conveying departmental expectations and opportunities for improvements. Provides team leadership consistent with company vision, mission and culture.
• Ensures finished work is completed in time frame and within budgetary constraints.
• Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals.
• Instills professionalism and teamwork to the finishing department through mentoring, leadership, and his actions.
• Provide a safe and productive work environment including the lean manufacturing theories.
• Participates in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Processes SAP notifications, including work orders, revision updates and TECO
• 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.

Machine brand types used: Post, International, Bobst 110, Jagenburg 90-115-105, Window machines: Heibert Schroder, Staude Gladiator and Kohmann

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or Business Management or related field preferred (i.e. maintenance certificate, Ivy Tech, etc.) Equivalent experience considered
• 8 or more years experience leading large teams of hourly employees (union and non-union)
• Effective at time management and delegation to the team
• Folding Carton or converting experience preferred. Strong background in folding carton environment, experienced with multi-fold gluer machines, as well as straight line gluers.
• Lean/5S knowledgeable
• OSHA certified in safety and emergency response a plus
• Proficient with MicroSoft Office, Outlook ,and internet research skills
• Experience with SAP preferred

Required Experience

• Folding Carton or converting experience preferred. Strong background in folding carton environment, experienced with multi-fold gluer machines, as well as straight line gluers.
• Lean/5S knowledgeable
• OSHA certified in safety and emergency response a plus
• Proficient with MicroSoft Office, Outlook ,and internet research skills
• Experience with SAP preferred