Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

The Supply Chain manager is responsible for their team and managing the overall supply performance for their respective VBU.   This position will be responsible for aligning tactical paths towards strategic direction across ever-changing horizons, focusing on maintaining world-class levels of safety, quality and operational efficiency. The candidate will analyze data, monitor established KPI’s, and provide root cause analysis activity around non-conformance to KPI’s. The candidate will monitor and hold cross-functional partners accountable to corrective actions established in root cause analysis.  This candidate will be responsible for monitoring and escalating customer risk and utilizing commercial and operations partners to establish contingencies, recovery periods, etc.

Responsibilities:

 

Talent Management & Development

• Right people, right role: Evaluate team capabilities to ensure resources and talent are appropriately aligned.
• Enable team members to seek out and participate in professional training opportunities and internal projects to further develop skill sets.
• Develop employee career paths through continued coaching and mentoring.

 Core Job Functions

• Develop/implement/sustain best-in-class processes that support meeting all customer commitments, lowering cost, reducing changeover times, eliminating waste, creating a flexible asset base and driving a continuous improvement culture.
• Oversee production planning processes to ensure on-time, in full delivery to our customers through utilization of PSI’s and key performance metrics.
• Partner with Operations team to establish and drive working capital improvement programs, optimize production scheduling to minimize cost and inventory while ensuring flawless customer service.
• Provide timely escalation and communication to VBU leadership of risks and opportunities within the VBU as well as cross vertically.
• Lead S&OP demand and supply planning process for the VBU, driving towards improved customer forecast projections and strategic production planning.
• Continual review of manufacturing footprint and manufacturing capacity for optimization of product delivery to the customer.
• Collaborate with SCM’s across VBU’s to establish standard processes and methodologies.
• SME for Graham Operating System (GOS) requirements for the Supply Chain element.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Proficiencies and Skills:

• Entrepreneurial with capability to search for outside-the-box solutions and strives to meet needs of business.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and adapt in an ever-evolving work environment while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service (internal and external).
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders to make decision.
• Collaborates well with others, proactively contributes to group objectives, volunteers to help others.

• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: functions, inserting charts, pivot tables, Solver/Data Analysis tool).
• Knowledge of Database Applications (Access or Business Objects).
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability, and statistical inference to practical situations.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree is required (Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering or Business Management is preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience in S&OP, demand planning, and tactical/strategic supply planning.
• 3+ years of people management.
• Previous experience in SAP (PP, MM, APO, SNP or PPDS ) or related ERP system is preferred.
• Previous experience with Planning Software is a plus (SAP APO or equivalent).
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Possess knowledge of Six Sigma/LEAN beneficial.
• APICS certification is beneficial.

The standard compensation for this role is $93,200 - $134,600. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors

 

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The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.