Plant Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeClarksville • Tennessee • United StatesJunior💰 $122,000 - $162,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing teams and operational processes while ensuring compliance with Safe Quality Foods standards. Capable of integrating departmental objectives with broader business goals and effectively solving operational challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

LeadershipOperational ManagementSafe Quality Foods ComplianceBudget ManagementEmployee Development

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Hard Skills

Operational Problem SolvingPerformance ManagementProduction PlanningQuality ControlBudgetingTraining and DevelopmentPolicy AdministrationHygiene ProceduresAllergen ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam MobilizationAdaptabilityPresentation SkillsConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingEngineeringProductionEnvironmental SafetyEmployee Health and SafetySQF Corrective ActionsDepartmental PlanningInternal and External MeetingsResource ManagementEmployee Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility
Manage people-related actions including hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing 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
Solve operational problems and advise subordinates to meet schedules or resolve technical problems
Apply business understanding to integrate the area of responsibility with other areas and achieve department objectives
Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures affecting sections and subordinate work units
Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities
Interact with internal personnel and outside representatives
Participate in and present at internal and external meetings
Manage manufacturing, engineering, production, maintenance, production planning and control, quality, environmental, and employee health and safety processes and teams across the plant
Follow procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods and participate in SQF corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods
Report potentially unsafe conditions, SQF conditions, or customer complaints to a person of authority
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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