Title:  Maintenance Supervisor

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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.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Supervisor role is to provide leadership and support to his/her hourly crew to ensure continuity of plant operations especially regarding maintenance execution. They have 15+ direct reports, and are responsible for the maintenance activities on his/her shift required for maintaining and ensuring the reliability for the operations department. They understand and align business operations and Plant Operations as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

This is a night shift role, 7pm - 7am on a 2/2/3 schedule.

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

• Provide technical support to the assigned maintenance crew to optimize performance, increase production efficiency, improve quality, and increase equipment reliability.
• Participate in planning and execution of trials to support accuracy of data and results / conclusions.
• Must be able to work with all plant personnel to achieve goals without having direct authority over any group(s).
• Must be able to apply technical knowledge, analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems quickly when production equipment is down.
• Must be able to manage time effectively while coordinating projects and supporting production
• Effectively communicate both up and down the organization on key issues (e.g. performance reviews, 1-on-1’s, safety meetings, overtime plans, monthly business results, etc.)
• Participates in work duties to facilitate productivity or overcome difficult aspects of work.
• Instructs team 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 team member's job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action.
• Administer, communicate and interpret work procedures and company policies to team
• Provides team with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving issues or submits unsettled disputes to management.
• 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:

• 2 - 5 years prior experience in leadership position with Operations or Maintenance preferred
• People leadership or supervisory experience preferred

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Four-year degree (Mechanical Engineering or related technology preferred) or;
• Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree

SKILLS:

• Use technical skills and formal methods to identify root causes and implement solutions, including design changes.
• Ability to create and sustain change
• Ability to engage a work force
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project Management Skills preferred
• Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• CMMS experience, preferably SAP

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 12-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment

Pay Range:   $65,880.00 - $87,840.00

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.

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