Warehouse Manager

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. JOB SUMMARY: Assists Warehouse Management with daily warehouse business activities and planning including: optimizing storage of purchased materials, efficient transportation and supply of components to production lines, ensuring accurate shipment of finished goods to customers, efficient storage of stock, future warehouse capacity planning requirements, and tracking and improving delivery performance to customers.

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.  Manages experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.

• Often heads one or more sections or a small department.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
• Works on issues of diverse scope; analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety

of factors, including an understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and a basic knowledge of other disciplines.  Solves problems following operational policies; understands the broader impact across the department.

• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Applies understanding of the business and how area of responsibility integrates with other areas

to achieve department objectives.  Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.  Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.  Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

• Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause serious delays and considerable

expenditure of resources.

• Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
• Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:  Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.  Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.  Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.

• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to

record and/or correct the situation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree. Must Include this disclaimer in this section: 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.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented