Title:  Production Lead

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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.

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Production Lead Job Summary Below:

The Production Lead Machine Operator will safely control various machines and lead personnel involved in production.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Works as a leader of the crew, overseeing operator, operator assistants, feeders, packers, and inspectors working on the machine.
• Works as the acting production supervisor as needed.
• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5’s, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications.
• Strives for operational excellence within established specifications and tolerances to achieve standard.
• Obtains job tickets and reviews prior to running orders.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Ensures that production lead and machine hand-off occur during shift changes.
• Performs preventative maintenances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Set and enforce break and lunch schedule in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment
• Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation
• Trains and enforces compliances on established best practices with all personnel
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and debug the equipment and production lines required in house or at the customers facility
• Thorough attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations, to include LOTO and GPI’s 7 Safety Absolutes
• Visual color discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good attendance
• Strong leadership skills responsible for overseeing a production team, ensuring safety, quality standards are met, and maintaining operational efficiency. 
• Coordinate and supervise the daily production activities of assigned staff
• Ensure that production goals and objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor production performance, identify areas of improvement, and take corrective action as needed
• Ensure that production processes are carried out in accordance with established safety and quality standards
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Train and mentor production staff in the use of equipment and processes
• Enforce company policies and procedures in a consistent and fair manner
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them in a timely manner

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

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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.