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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.

 

POSITION PURPOSE

-    Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day shift activities of the Shipping and Receiving Department, by providing leadership and supervision to Shipping and Receiving employees.
-    Serves as a link between plant and partner carriers. 
-    Serves as the link between direct reports and middle / upper management.

JOB FUNCTIONS
-    Oversees movement of incoming and outgoing materials / product at plant and external warehouse including raw materials, finished goods, scrap, and plant supplies. 
-    Prepares daily LDI reports
-    Confers and corresponds with Graphic Packaging’s centralized services and logistic groups
-    Communicates with carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials, including pickup and delivery times, damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications
-    Communicates customer shipping requirements to scheduling and material handlers
-    Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
-    Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
-    Determines space requirements and placement of shipments in trucks and in warehouse
-    Maintains corrugate inventory and orders daily based on production needs
-    Works with vendors to create and change corrugate specifications according to new business and/or for continuous improvement opportunities.
-    Oversees daily audits of product movement and inventory location to ensure accuracy
-    Researches, compiles, and prepares reports, correspondence, and other information pertaining to incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as, identifies and resolves report discrepancies or errors. 
-    Examines procedures and recommends changes to save time, labor, and other costs and to improve quality control and operating efficiency.
-    Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Leads and supports subordinates to work in a safe manner and to seek improvements in work practices.
-    Observes subordinates to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. 
-    Responsible for department housekeeping including WIP area, offsite warehouse, and bale room.
-    Ensures maintenance of material handling equipment.  Ensures inspections are conducted.  Ensures maintenance is notified of defective equipment. 
-    Instructs subordinates in job duties or arranges for training to be provided. 
-    Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team’s goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential.  
-    Initiates and conducts personnel actions such as discipline, performance evaluations, and payroll
-    Evaluates subordinate job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action. 
-    Administer, communicate, and interprets work procedures and company policies to subordinates
-    Provides subordinates with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems. Resolves grievances or submits unsettled disputes to management. 
-    May deliver or route materials to departments using work devices such as hand truck, fork truck, or roll grab
-    Maintains packing specs in SAP 
-    Weekend rotation – coverage 
-    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

 

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Instructions:  Identify the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to perform the job competently.  Make sure job specifications represent bona fide occupational qualifications.

-    High School Diploma, GED
-    BS degree in related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is preferred
-    Leadership Skills - ability to motivate people to perform at high levels
-    Computer Skills: SAP, MS Office, and database programs
-    Experience with web presses and straight-line gluers is preferred
-    On call scheduling resource outside normal work hours
-    Professional oral and written communication skills
-    Detail oriented, self-starter , organized
-    Ability to work overtime (greater than 40 hours per week) 

-    This person will work the second shift, 4:00pm - 12:00am PST. 
 

 

Pay Range:   [[60k]] - [[85k]]

 

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.

 

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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