Production Control Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Ensure efficient scheduling and coordinate materials, people, and equipment to produce and deliver quality cartons on time .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLawrenceburg • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,300 - $111,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, production scheduling, and compliance with food safety standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementProduction SchedulingFood Safety ComplianceLeadership SkillsSix Sigma Methodology

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlProduction ControlCost ManagementQuality ManagementGMPLEANSQFContinuous ImprovementScheduling CoordinationProcess Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service OrientationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Industry Keywords

Folding Carton IndustryFood DefenseProduct SafetySanitationSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure efficient scheduling and coordinate materials, people, and equipment to produce and deliver quality cartons on time
Manage inventory flow throughout the manufacturing operation
Control costs to meet annual budget requirements
Maintain and control finished goods and raw material inventories
Interact with Customer Service and Sales regarding incoming orders
Lead Shipping/Receiving and Production Control Administrative employees
Communicate with the Plant Manager regarding equipment and materials needed to run products
Resolve customer scheduling issues
Ensure production schedules meet customer shipment needs
Maintain corporate goals for NLF, COV, and safety
Work with Accounting to evaluate manufacturing-process variances
Support Six Sigma projects
Ensure compliance with food safety, food defense, quality, product safety, GMP, sanitation, SQF/5S, and company standards
Support and participate in LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement programs
Serve as Quality Mode Element co-owner for Supplier Management with the CI Manager
Understand customer requirements and meet or exceed customer expectations
Stop processes that do not meet food safety requirements
Serve as backup to the Plant Manager
Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA degree in Business Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience within folding carton industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills in MS Office
Superior management/leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to Safe Quality Foods
Must report potentially unsafe conditions and customer complaints related to SQF
Must 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, inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities