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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.

 

We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Converting Manager. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression.  These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry. 

 

We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

 

 

JOB SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Cutting and Finishing departments (25 employees), by providing leadership and supervision to subordinates and serves as the link between direct reports and middle/upper management. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Responsible for managing supervisors, leads, machinist, gluer operators and feeder and other hourly employees.  Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems Participates in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and training. Provides communication and motivation to maintenance team members by conveying departmental expectations and opportunities for improvements. Provides team leadership consistent with company vision, mission and culture. Ensures finished work is completed in time frame and within budgetary constraints. Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals. Instills professionalism and teamwork to the finishing department through mentoring, leadership, and his actions. Provide a safe and productive work environment including the lean manufacturing theories. Participates in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Processes SAP notifications, including work orders, revision updates and TECO Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork. Responsible for ownership of several modes of the Quality Management System including: Document Control (updating and approving), Transition Point Control (in manufacturing process), Standard Work and Training.

 

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

 

8-10  years of related experience. Experienced in fast paced high volume manufacturing environment required. Folding Carton or converting experience preferred. Ability to effectively lead a team of 60 – 75 hourly union employees. Effective at time management and delegation to the team. Strong background in folding carton environment, experienced with multi-fold gluer machines, as well as straight line gluers. Lean/5S knowledgeable. OSHA certified in safety and emergency response a plus. Proficient with MicroSoft Office, Outlook ,and internet research skills. Experience with SAP preferred.

 

 

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or Business Management or related field preferred (i.e. maintenance certificate, Ivy Tech, etc.).

 

SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. MECHANICAL COMPUTER/OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS SAP, MS Office and database programs Requires use of all general office equipment (e.g. fax, copier, telephone, etc.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Company issued Fork Truck Operator’s License Company issued Clamp Truck Operator’s License

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing occasionally and walking and sitting frequently, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. Awkward and/or repetitive movements Ability to climb, twist neck and back, and finger frequently (34-66% of the time) Ability to balance, stoop, bend, squat, twist, handle, feel, reach above shoulder and at or below shoulder, reach over 18”, reach to the floor, kneel and drive occasionally (1-33% of the time) Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally (1-33% of the time) Requires use of both feet on an occasional basis for walking, climbing stairs, and possibly ladders Requires use of both hands for simple grasping (frequently) and pushing/pulling (occasionally) for purposes of going through production reports, holding a clipboard, and inspecting equipment and machinery Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis Reading computer screen or other electronic devices Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Integrity & Trust Action Oriented Lives the Core Values

 

 

Pay Range:   $97,460.00 - $129,910.00

 

GPI’s Benefit Program

Competitive Pay 401(k) w/employer matching Health & Welfare Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Various Voluntary benefits Adoption Assistance Program Employee Discount Programs Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Program Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

 

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

 

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

 

Graphic Packaging 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, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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