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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SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Associate Manager - Stock Prep/Fiber is responsible for direct supervision of the Fiber receiving and operational areas to include Waste Water treatment, production operations, quality, immediate maintenance coordination and safety. This supervision includes hourly employees on shift, and indirect supervision over more employees on off shifts. The supervisor performs safety, quality, process, and mechanical checks and understands and aligns business operations as they execute the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

 

Carries out the day-to-day management of personnel or multiple operations to continually meet all waste water regulation requirements. Provides technical support on water quality, treatment, permitting, laboratory management, and regulatory compliance issues. Ensures Company policy on water quality and related environmental matters is followed.

 

Manufacturing Associate Manager - Stock Prep/Fiber is responsible for direct supervision of the wastewater treatment area, quality, immediate maintenance coordination and safety. This supervision includes hourly employees on shift, and indirect supervision over more employees on off shifts. The supervisor performs safety, quality, process, and mechanical and required compliance checks and understands and aligns business operations as they execute the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

 

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to the following:

Work directly with and supervise a team of operations technicians Direct and support activities and personnel compliance in developing a safe work environment and a fostering a culture of safe performance Assists local, State and Federal regulatory agencies during inspections. Responds (on-call) to Water Quality problems, taking appropriate corrective action including documentation to advise management. Reports on problems and issues regarding Water Quality and standards. Assures that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to water quality are adhered to. Assists in the procurement of treatment chemicals and manages receipt of chemical supplies to assure adequate supply along with monitoring equipment, chemical feeds, etc. to ensure standards are maintained. Assists with training of plant operating staff, field services and other water quality personnel in treatment practices and environmental initiatives. Supports water quality activities related to the Environmental Management Program to ensure compliance with regulations are continually met Achieve productivity by establishing and communicating clear goals, providing requisite resources to the team, engaging the team, and setting appropriate priorities and monitoring progress Achieve desired level of engagement by providing leadership on the shift.  Engagement includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for performance and personal actions Achieve quality and waste goals by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on equipment, following proper procedures, performing requisite inspections, and acting upon suggested improvements Administer, communicate, and interpret work procedures and company policies Perform other duties, as assigned

 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (Paper Science, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Administration, or related field); or significant, closely related work experience required in lieu of degree. (2-5) years of manufacturing supervisory experience, required. Minimum Two (2) to four (4) years experience in water, and/or wastewater, and laboratory operations preferred. Strong working knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment. Thorough knowledge of water quality and environmental regulations affecting the business. Continuous Improvement – Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

 
SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to lead a team through training, coaching, mentoring and counseling Strong safety orientation Demonstrated strategic, analytical problem-solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction) Demonstrated timely, effective decision-making skills Demonstrated interpersonal skills, adept at motivation and experienced at conflict resolution Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline) Demonstrated communication skills, effective at all levels of the organization  Proficient computer skills, experienced with Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams Demonstrated ability to coordinate across department and functions

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Growth Mindset in Developing Talent and Teams and Continuous Improvement Leadership Mindset in Enabling Performance and Engaging Employees Strategic Mindset in delivering a High-Performance Organization Integrity & Trust Action Oriented Drive for Results Managerial Courage Intellectual Horsepower Priority Setting Problem Solving Managing through Systems

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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