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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
This position has full responsibility and authority to oversee the development, implementation, review, maintenance, communication and integrity of the SQF system including Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Defense. Attend new business meetings, transfer calls and post-production follow up calls with new business teams. Responsible for development, data collection, maintenance and review of customer specifications.
Complete training in SQF Code current version - Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.
Complete a HACCP Training course – as defined by SQF Code requirements
Lead and train a multidisciplinary HACCP team to implement and maintain the HACCP and Food Safety plans.
Update the Site Leadership team monthly on matters impacting the SQF system.
Lead and coordinate the Annual plant review of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) system in its entirety.
Validation and Verification of SQF controls with determined frequency/schedule.
Develop and maintain an internal audit /schedule, and Coordinate SQF third party audits.
Responsible for coordination of SQF type Root Cause/ Corrective Actions activities
Establish and maintain Methods/criteria for monitoring, sampling, inspecting, testing, and analyzing raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
Review and update training skills requirements for Safe Quality Foods.
Conduct employee quality training as required.
Problem identification and data analysis.
Monitor positive release and hold areas to meet customer shipments.
Conduct audits of external storage warehouses.
Maintain plant calibrations and equipment tracking.
Responsible for running CI Quality Hold Reports and coordinating rework with shipment demands.
Travelling to various customer facilities to assist in quality issues that may arise.
Position Requirements:
Computer competency with Excel, Word, SAP, Minitab and PowerPoint
Problem solving/critical thinking.
Pattern recognition
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Work well with others while being open to giving and receiving critiques
Verbal and written communication skills, and public speaking
Desired Qualifications:
Display work habits that set an example for peers.
Advanced education preferred (2 year associate, 4 year Bachelors or MBA)
Six Sigma / Lean training required
Certification in Food Safety and Prerequisites required
In the event of absence, the Continuous Improvement Supervisor and/ or Quality Auditors would backfill this role.
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Physical Demands:
Proper lifting techniques.
More than 50 lbs requires a team lift.
Bend at the knee
Requires extended amounts of time bending, pulling, walking, standing and lifting.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Business acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal skills
Tenacity
Influence skills
Self-starter
Negotiation skills
Organization skills
Result oriented
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GPI’s Benefit Program
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.