Production Control Manager

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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, food service, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals 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.

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Graphic Packaging International is a Food service cup forming manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Clarksville, TN team. This job posting is for a Salary Exempt Production Control Manager.

The Production Control Manager role has overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing product flow. He/she ensures the correct amount of goods and services are produced timely, efficiently, at the right cost and quality level. The scope of the job includes, but is not limited to; order planning, customer service, production coordination and shipment forecast and planning. This position is also responsible for materials management, shipping and receiving.

Computer hardware and software.

Bachelor’s degree (Production Management, Business Administration, or related field) strongly preferred; closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.

• 5-7 years of progressive work experience in production control, purchasing and/or material management within a complex manufacturing environment; cup making or paper converting experience, preferred.
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, various manufacturing, and staff departments within the facility, and with groups outside the facility.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and SAP and QAD.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills, and detail orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions. Takes initiative and is self-directed.
• High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of data.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without a great need of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

• Sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional lifting 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office equipment, hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas (Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection, Hair & Beard Netting).
• Occasional working in various temperatures & humidity levels depending on building & department (not all areas are temperature controlled throughout facilities).
• Ability to work overtime (greater than 40 hours per week)
• Ability to work any shift, including 12+ hours, evenings, and weekends.

• Typical schedule consists of an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

• Designing & Managing Work:
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