Manufacturing Associate Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWest Monroe • Louisiana • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,800 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production scheduling, resource allocation, and quality management while ensuring compliance with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) standards. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage operational performance, and implement corrective actions effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production SchedulingResource AllocationPeople ManagementSafe Quality Foods (SQF) ComplianceOperational Performance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningQuality StandardsCost ManagementMaintenance ManagementDowntime ManagementLabor AllocationWastage ControlRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsPerformance Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationGoal SettingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ProcessesSafe Quality Foods (SQF)Operational ResultsProduction ActivitiesHygiene Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, volume, cost, wastage, and quality targets
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 and mobilize resources
Monitor and achieve operational and financial results for the assigned area
Hire, terminate, reward, train, and develop employees
Supervise entry-level and experienced professionals and potentially paraprofessional employees
Set team member goals and objectives
Support day-to-day team activities and coordinate with other areas to achieve department objectives
Ensure policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed
Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements
Participate in and present at meetings with internal representatives
Follow procedures for producing Safe Quality Foods
Report potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints
Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions from complaints, audits, validation, and verification activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Education or equivalent
4 yrs related experience
Ability to perform essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation
Understanding of manufacturing production activities and processes
Knowledge of production scheduling, labor and capital resource allocation, maintenance/downtime management, quality standards, and cost/wastage targets
Ability to follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, allergens, and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) procedures
Ability to report unsafe SQF conditions and customer complaints
Ability to participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions
People management and leadership capabilities
Broad technical expertise and general business understanding

Benefits

Comp & perks

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