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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.
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Early Career: Supply Chain Leadership Development Program
Our Mission:
GPI’s Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a high visibility 12-month program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders. As an LDP participant, you will gain manufacturing insight through project-based experiences, developing your supply chain skills at an accelerated rate. You will be immersed in business development processes and strategies with the opportunity to lead or contribute to supply chain projects that impact key business initiatives. You will gain exposure to leadership and a chance to work with an assigned peer mentor and an onsite manager. After successful completion of the program, you will graduate and join the company as an LDP Alumni and immediately enter the management track. You will begin an operations development plan that is aligned with business needs and your career goals.
Key Competencies for LDP Participants
To be considered for the LDP program, you must show capability in the following GPI self-leader competencies:
Results Focuses on outcomes, not activities. Innovation Be curious and make it better. Resilience Refuse to lose. Inclusive Leadership Welcome everyone’s ideas and contributions. Accountability Do what you own, own what you do.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Complete a 12 month project based on the job training with assignments and assessments designed to develop supply chain skills, provide fast-track industry experience, and teach “hands-on” supply chain processes and strategies. Participate in the “Chip2Ship” learning experience, covering the entire production process from wood chips to final product shipping, successfully complete requirements of leadership training. Utilize analytical skills as you gain exposure to all aspects of Supply Chain including Customer Service, Optimization, Capacity Planning. Participate collaboratively and report regularly on special projects. Develop relationships with division leadership and cross functional partners in sales, logistics, manufacturing, demand planning, and customer service. Manage multiple priorities. Work well within a team environment. Perform other duties as assigned.
The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Background Experience
Prior experience in paid or unpaid positions related to supply chain. Leadership roles in college-affiliated organizations or community based organizations. Previous full-time experience in supply chain is considered but not required.
Education Experience
Undergraduate degree (GPA of 2.8 or higher) in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related field is required. Advanced degree is considered but not required.
Work Environment:
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 8-hours). Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs). Extended reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
Travel: Occasional travel (15-20%)
Pay Range: $52,500.00 - $69,930.00
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.