Printing Manager

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 Printing Manager will lead a team of 70 employees in the operations of our Mitchell, SD Consumer Packaging (folding carton) facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position will serve as a member of the site leadership team and directly influence business results. The position is intended to be an introduction to leadership at GPI, as many promotional opportunities are available as you progress in your career. This role will also manage 5 salaried employees who oversee safety, quality, productivity and pre-press.

 

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates the long-term goals of the department, member of the plant leadership team. 
• Responsible for safety, quality, efficiencies, productivity along with interfacing with maintenance department.
• Provides a communication network between direct reports and upper management.
• Works with all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourages and leads the department to work safely and to continuously improve production practices. 
• Develop and implement safety procedures and policies with the EH&S Manager in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.
• Assures that the department maintains quality standards and uses SPC techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel; including plant & SQF processes.
• Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and overall productivity meets or exceeds established standards.
• Strives to have a technical proficiency and understanding of 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.
• Works effectively with other department managers to resolve issues and coordinate efforts to achieve stated goals, interfacing with the Finishing department.
• Must provide leadership in full support of GPI’s Mission, Vision and Core Values (Integrity