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.

Graham Packaging is seeking an Intelligent Factory Operations Manager to play a key role in coordinating and executing initiatives under the Intelligent Factory Program (IFP). This position will focus on driving efficiency across internal teams, coordinating training for plant staff, managing vendor partnerships, and ensuring timely execution of technology-based projects that modernize our manufacturing operations.

This role will lead day-to-day coordination of IFP projects involving custom software deployments, OEM equipment modifications, and network infrastructure installations. The Intelligent Factory Operations Manager will ensure alignment across functions—engineering, IT, operations, and plant leadership—to deliver seamless, connected, and data-driven factory solutions.

 

The position is remote, with periodic travel to manufacturing facilities.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of Intelligent Factory Program initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Graham’s internal teams and external vendors for software, OEM, and networking projects.
• Prepare and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) for external contracting companies; ensure alignment of deliverables with project requirements.
• Oversee purchase orders (POs), budgets, and vendor touchpoints to maintain compliance with financial and operational expectations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track training sessions for plant staff to ensure readiness for new technologies and systems.
• Monitor external work progress and conduct follow-ups to verify completion, quality, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Partner with Engineering, IT, and Operations to integrate new systems into existing plant processes and infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate risks or barriers impacting project timelines, quality, or budget.
• Provide consistent and clear reporting to leadership on project performance, progress, and improvement opportunities.

Core Proficiencies and Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and creating detailed SOWs for technical projects.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, automation, networking, or industrial software deployment.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Teams).
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable plans and communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to travel approximately 30%, on average.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, or related field, or commensurate experience in applicable roles.
• Minimum 5 years of project management or program coordination experience in manufacturing, digital transformation, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing external vendors and coordinating technology-driven projects such as custom software, OEM modifications, or network installations.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience preferred.

The standard compensation for this role is $107,900 - $161,800. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate
qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.

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.