Finishing Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSolon • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,600 - $123,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation while ensuring compliance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage operational performance, and resolve technical challenges effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production PlanningResource AllocationTeam LeadershipSafe Quality Food (SQF) ComplianceOperational Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingQuality StandardsMaintenance ManagementPerformance Requirements DevelopmentOperational Results Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationEmployee DevelopmentAdaptabilityConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementProcess HygieneAllergen Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other functions to develop production schedules and allocate labor and capital resources
Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions
Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others
Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results
Hire, terminate, reward, train, and develop employees
Manage experienced professionals and/or supervisors
Head one or more sections or a small department
Adapt departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges
Advise subordinates to meet schedules and resolve technical problems
Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements, with possible budget responsibilities
Interact with internal personnel and outside representatives regarding operational and scheduling issues
Participate in and present at internal and external meetings
Follow plant, process, hygiene, allergen, and SQF procedures
Report potentially unsafe food conditions and customer complaints
Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Education or equivalent + 6 yrs related experience
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Experience managing experienced professionals and/or supervisors
Experience directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others
Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, maintenance, quality standards, and resource allocation
Understanding of business integration across departments
Ability to interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures
Ability to develop and administer schedules and performance requirements
Ability to resolve operational, scheduling, and technical problems
Safe Quality Food (SQF) knowledge and procedural compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs described as among the industry’s best
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity and inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process