Manufacturing Associate Manager - M-F Night Shift

Graphic Packaging International
Shelbyville, IL

We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, 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 that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Is this something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Manufacturing Associate Manager JOB SUMMARY: Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including: Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources. Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.

  • Night shift position
  • Monday – Friday
  • Hours are 6:30pm – 5:30am Monday – Thursday, 6:30pm to 12:30am for Friday
  • Will have 4 direct reports

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
  • Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
  • Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
  • Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
  • Supervises entry level and experienced professionals and potentially para-professional employees.
  • Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
  • Works on issues of general scope.
  • Problems faced may be difficult but typically not overly complex.
  • Analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of various factors and a general understanding of principles in own discipline and potentially a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
  • Supports team with day to day activities.
  • Applies general understanding of the business and coordinates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
  • Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements.
  • Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed for completeness and for adequacy in meeting objectives.
  • Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
  • Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules and potentially expenditure of resources.
  • Interacts frequently with internal personnel and may interact occasionally with external personnel.
  • Participates and presents at meetings with internal representatives.
  • Interaction typically concerns exchanging information and/or scheduling issues.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
  • 2-5 years of department or plant management experience required.
  • The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

  • 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

Posted 2025-11-21

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