Assistant Superintendent, Paper Machine Requisition ID: 4942 Location: West Monroe, LA, US, 71294 Department: Manufacturing & Operations Travel: Up to 25% **At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.** **With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, 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 programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.** **If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.** **A World of Difference. Made Possible.** **MISSION / SUMMARY:** The Assistant Superintendent (Manufacturing Manager) position is critical to managing the safe and reliable operations of equipment in the paper machine area of the mill. **JOB FUNCTION:** _Job functions include, but are not limited to the following._ + Responsibility over the dry end of a 2 ply fourdrinier, 1300 TPD coated paperboard machine. Dry end covers dryers, wet stack calender/Inner-calender/dry stack calender, coater section consisting of blade, air knife, rod coaters, reel and winder sections. + Develop improved methods for new capital investments, cost reduction and equipment refurbishment. + Assist in the preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement. + Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for salaried and hourly employees on Paper Machines in order to function in the most reliable manner. Work directly with department trainer to complete training needs for the department. + Provide leadership with the implementation of problem solving strategies and execution of key performance objectives. **BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:** + Five (5) years of supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry, preferably with Paper Machine Experience. + Coated paperboard experience. **EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:** + Bachelor of Science, Engineering. **SPECIFIC SKILLS:** + This position requires key competencies that include: an individual with strong communication and problem solving skills, demonstrated leadership and collaboration in a team environment, persistence and enthusiasm to get the job done, planning and organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, strategic planning, quality orientation and a commitment to excellence, and superior interpersonal people skills. The successful candidate must exhibit proven ability to self-manage in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Lean Implementation experience and knowledge of six sigma principles will also be needed. **Graphic Packaging International’s West Monroe facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.** **Nearest Major Market:** Monroe