Manager Division

Position Overview

The position plays a key role in overseeing operations within a converting facility and supporting overall division performance. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and operational management skills are essential for success in this role. The Division Manager leads and oversees manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while providing strategic direction, coaching, and accountability for on-site leaders and employees. This role directly oversees two (2) leaders and approximately 28 plant employees across two shifts, typically operating Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day plant operations and production processes.
• Drive safety and quality improvements, including reviewing complaints and partnering with the Safety Manager on corrective actions.
• Lead efforts to achieve production goals by identifying and addressing operational barriers.
• Set clear expectations and enforce accountability for performance and plant standards.
• Oversight of production scheduling and workflow planning
• Cultivate a safe and continuous improvement culture
• Develop, mentor, and support direct reports and plant employees through training, evaluations, feedback, and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Scheduling, Customer Service, Marketing, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues and optimize workflows.
• Participate in strategic planning, capital improvement initiatives, hiring efforts, and coordination of plant supplies, equipment, and vendors.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years' experience of leadership in a manufacturing environment, paper, corrugated or other paper converting industry is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Goal-driven and motivated to reach desired outcomes.
• Able to positively coach, lead and influence a team.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Coated Products Operations division consists of multiple manufacturing plants, slitting and distribution centers, and an international partnership in Mexico. This role supports the production of pressure sensitive label stock using a wide range of materials and product capabilities, including films, paper, foil, and thermal offerings. For more information, visit gbp.com.