Continuous Improvement 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.
About the role
Responsible for performing general analytics and statistical modeling on existing data sets in various areas of the business (e.g., Market Economics, Supply Chain, Marketing/Advertising, Financial Services, Scientific Research, etc.). Activities include: defining data requirements, data collection, processing, cleaning, analysis, modeling and visualization. Examines and identifies data patterns and trends to help answer business questions and improve decision making. Provides inputs for complex Data Science and Big Data Mining projects. Identifies areas to increase efficiency and automation of data analysis processes.
Responsibilities
- Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others, and mobilize resources.
- Manage two or more direct reports, including hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
- Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility.
- Adapt departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
- Work on issues of diverse scope; analyze situations requiring evaluation of various factors, including understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.
- Solve problems following operational policies; understand the broader impact across the department.
- Act as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
- Apply understanding of the business and how the area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
- Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
- Develop and administer schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
- Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- Report any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF-related procedures.
- Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
- Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.
Requirements
- BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
- Advanced, seasoned professional with internal expert and thought-leader competencies.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Skills
- Business Acumen
- Curiosity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Influence Skills
- Self-Starter
- Negotiation Skills
- Organization Skills
- Results Oriented
Pay
$106,900 - $142,600 per year