Job Description

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.

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

• Acts as liaison between sales, service, manufacturing and plant operations, while also supporting company initiatives in the areas of productivity, quality, on time delivery and cost savings initiatives.
• Scheduling/ Planning:
• Actively monitor, maintain, and control work schedule and back-log for all plant processes (including quotes)
• Complete plant projects while fully coordinating with customer, sales, customer service, manufacturing design, and plant manufacturing groups as required for on time delivery of product
• Manage production materials (e.g. board, tooling, cello, coating, glue, etc.)
• Manage Third party vendors for outsourced production, while handling purchasing for tooling, materials, and vendors
• Run and distribute reports and communication to various levels of leadership
• Function as an effective global leader and focal point for plant related details and general communication. Produce materials to support the communication process when required. 
• Prepares plant capacity and demand plans
• Maintains adequate working capital resources, meeting defined goals
• Leadership and Development:
• Provides new business leadership in partnership with the plant manager and production team
• Assist in setting, reviewing, and driving department goals
• Lead employee certification and re-certification activities including all safety initiatives
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA preferred

• Demonstrated experience in production planning, plant scheduling, and/or production control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of raw materials ordering, inventory coordination, and supply planning.
• Experience operating in a highly hands-on role, with responsibility for personally executing day-to-day planning and scheduling activities.
• 7 years of management/leadership experience in the offset printing industry or similar manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word &PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Pay Range: $79,000.00 - $105,400.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected] . 

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