Manager- Contract Packaging

Your Job

We are seeking a Manager, Contract Packaging to manage the supplier base for finished goods products for Georgia Pacific's Consumer Products. This role will report to the Director, External Operations (Outsourced Goods) and be leading with full ownership of the overall Contract Packager's production performance across the Georgia Pacific's Consumer Products business. This role will be responsible for production on-time performance, pricing management, supplier relationship management, overall operational effectiveness, and support of new product initiatives.

This position is based in Atlanta, GA or Green Bay, WI area, with up to 20% travel. Travel may vary depending on locations.

Our Team

Do you want to join a team that is passionate about delivering best-in-class external operations excellence? Do you have the skills and experience to drive performance, agility, innovation, and value creation for our Outsourced Finished Goods (OFG) capability? Do you enjoy working with suppliers and customers as a preferred partner? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you! GP is looking for a talented and motivated supply chain individual who is seeking an opportunity to challenge the status quo & transform our OFG capability to the next level of success. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work on exciting projects, collaborate with other professionals, and grow your career. Apply now and become part of our OFG team!

What You Will Do
Overall ownership of contract packaging operations to ensure active communication and management of day to day tactical and strategic operational activities
Establish reliable service, competitive cost and preferred partnership with our contract packaging suppliers to deliver exceptional quality products on-time in full
Single point of contact for all contract packaging initiatives across all GP Professional and Retail brands
Define and deliver value creation and operational improvement initiatives to deliver competitive and cost optimized demand fulfillment that meet customer needs across GP's Consumer Products
Close collaboration with internal supply chain and contract packaging suppliers to ensure a clear understanding of capacity, efficiency, and planning parameters
Align with Brand Category management and cross functional teams to define and execute contract packaging activities
Drive and track on-time and predictable delivery of products
Proactively track and resolve quality issues to prevent service level impacts
Collaborate with business category, supply planner, packaging engineering, purchasing, and deployment teams in product quote preparation, scope of work, and pricing management to deliver optimum total landed cost for the scope of work
Ensure active and accurate management of GP owned materials and assets at supplier locations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or extensive related working experience
5+ years of experience in a supplier management and procurement role
Experience with proactive supplier relationship management and continuous improvement
Knowledge/certification in project management, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma, etc.
Experience delivering positive outcomes by building and leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
5 + years of experience in supervisor/manager/team lead capacity

What Will Put You Ahead
Master's degree in supply chain management or industrial engineering or APICS certified
Previous experience in leading process improvement/continuous improvement projects using Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma
Previous experience in External Operations Management in the consumer-packaged goods
Previous experience using SAP and other supply chain system/tool

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Hiring Philosophy

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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