Production Control Manager Requisition ID: 9029 Location: Solon, OH, US, 44139 Department: Manufacturing & Operations Travel: Up to 25% **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal 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:** Coordinates all production activity on presses and cutters to meet service demands. Coordinates service, shipments, and inventory information with central service, shipping, and production departments to ensure expedient and efficient processing of orders. Coordinates activities between all functions of the Production Control area. Maintains inventory and order balances in the HP and locator systems. Provides technical training and support to management and employees with regards to the plant’s product safety programs (HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, etc.) and Lean initiatives. **JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include but are not limited to the following_ _._ **_Instructions_** _: This portion should include Principal Duties and Responsibilities for a position. Include only those current duties and responsibilities that account for 5% or more of the work._ + Coordinate all production activities in the plant. + Communicate and resolve service issues with customer service, sales and scheduling. + Coordinate all internal activities to set plant up for successful completion of jobs. + Communicates with Plant Manager, Production Managers, and plant supervision the production priorities. + Review and coordinate capacity demands and adjust based on customer requirements. + Work with Sales and Capacity teams to identify loading optimization opportunities. + Supervise Plant Scheduler, Board Planner, Shipping Supervisor and Purchasing Coordinator. + Support plant Controller in month-end activities, COV, sales and inventory analysis. + Lead onboarding of all new business + Produce a variety of reports as required + Manage inventories in accordance with working capital goals + Lead coordination of all outsourcing activities when necessary. + Participate in Annual plant review of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) system & internal audit /schedule. + Act as liaison between sales, service, manufacturing, and plant operations, while also supporting company initiatives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, on time delivery and cost savings initiatives. **EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred + Background and experience in planning + Six Sigma experience a plus + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Proficient with MicroSoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skills + Experience with Minitab software and SAP is a plus + Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards + Familiar with Food defense compliance standards + Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors **GPI’s Benefit Program** + **Competitive Pay** + **401(k) w/employer matching** + **Health & Welfare Benefits** + **Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage** + **Short and Long-Term Disability** + **Life Insurance** + **Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance** + **Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts** + **Various Voluntary benefits** + **Adoption Assistance Program** + **Employee Discount Programs** + **Employee Assistance Program** + **Tuition Assistance Program** + **Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year** **Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.** **Pay Range:** **$90,825.00** - **$121,100.00** **Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **​** **Nearest Major Market:** Cleveland