Maintenance Associate Manager | Bellefontaine, OH

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  • Location: Kenton, OH

  • Company: Graphic Packaging

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. MISSION / SUMMARY: The Maintenance Associate Manager is responsible for the performance and culture in his/her department across all shifts - to include safety, quality, waste, building positive employee relations, development and engagement of team members, continuous improvement and exceeding budgeted Maintenance and operational metrics.

They understand and align business operations and plant production 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.

Leadership: Work with and manage 4 - 5 direct reports and provide leadership support to 25 +/- Maintenance Department employees. Drive engagement on shift through leading by example. Administer, communicate and interpret work procedures and company policies to direct reports. Provide shift supervisory team with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving issues. Assist with coaching all Supervisorsas needed with guidance from Department Manager and HR Manager. Evaluate direct reports' job performance and provide feedback to Supervisorsto drive growth and development.

Hold Supervisorsand employees accountable for the strict enforcement of following the Basic Care procedures. Ensure achievement of productivity goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives, providing requisite resources to direct reports, engaging the workforce, setting appropriate priorities / monitoring progress, and understanding customer expectations. Appropriately prioritize " people" issues at all times. Ensure desired level of employee engagement across the Department. This includes developing and supporting a culture of listening and responding to employee issues, embracing the open-door policy, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors.

Encourage engagement of all employees during troubleshooting and decision making, empower/equip organization to make decisions at the lowest level. Share in the obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork Communication: Meet daily with Department Manager to review the shift performance and opportunities for improvement.

Maintain coordination/communication with Supervisors. Manage department priorities and resources. Ensure proper response and management of crewing and reliability issues on shift. Effectively communicate both up and down the organization on key issues (e. g. performance reviews, 1-on-1's, safety meetings, overtime plans, monthly business results, etc. ) Support off shift production by responding appropriately and timely to their needs.

Cost Reduction / CI: Develop and support a culture focused on continuous improvement, waste reduction and optimal throughput. Understand and help control all cost drivers throughout the department; actively solicit, communicate and implement cost reduction opportunities Work with CI team to establish proper procedures for safe, quality, and efficient production. Ensure maintenance of equipment and coordination of maintenance requirements are complete to optimize equipment up-time. Ensure equipment repairs and maintenance schedules are effective by using SAP data, production data, and RCFA tools to evaluate work, results, and costs.

Training Development: Ensure that the proper training processes are in place and are being followed. Evaluate training needs by continually backssing needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities. Work with Supervisorsto ensure that all rules and procedures are being consistently followed and enforced and that all investigations are completed correctly and in a timely manner. Facilitate and encourage deliberate and structured troubleshooting processes and root cause failure analysis. Involve operators as much as possible.

Ensure achievement of quality goals, ensuring employees are properly trained on quality standards, following proper quality procedures, and performing requisite inspections. Partner directly with QA, as needed to ensure adherence to customer quality standards. Safety: Demonstrate proficiency with all plantwide and Departmental Safety policies and procedures. Ensure effective and appropriate response to safety incidents, including contacting key personnel per documented policy. Conduct department audits to ensure that the proper safety processes and systems - including proper housekeeping and 5S - are consistently and strictly enforced.

Work with Supervisors to ensure that all required safety training is done effectively with all Maintenance employees. Other duties as assigned BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: 2 - 3 years maintenance manufacturing experience required 2 - 3 years supervisory experience required; Maintenance Department supervisory experience preferred EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: Four-year degree preferred or; Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree. SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to lead a team, including train, coach, mentor, counsel, and discipline.

Strong strategic, analytical problem-solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction) Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to motivate people. Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline) Computer skills with a focus on Microsoft office applications, QAD, SAP, Workbrain, Excel, Access, Power Point (preferred) Ability to work independently as well as the ability to coordinate activities with different departments Effective verbal and written communication skills Project management skills Strong safety orientation 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.

Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding by rail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Occasional Lifting up to 60 lbs. (assistance can be given and/or lift device can be used. ) Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. KEY COMPETENCIES: Designing & Managing Work: Customer Focus, Managing & Measuring, Organizing, Planning, Priority Setting, Process Management, Functional/Technical Skills.

Making Things Happen Through Teams: Action Orientation, Conflict Management, Confronting Direct Reports, Delegation, Directing Others, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Sizing Up People, Building Effective Teams. Being A Strong Role Model & Leader: Integrity, Trust, Ethics & Values, Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Problem Solving, Standing Alone. Nearest Major Market: Cleveland

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