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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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including: Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout. Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions. Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems. Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sheeting/Printing/Prepress Management

• Daily data entry (+ coverage for managers on vacation)
• Crewing schedule + posting
• Vacation approval
• Overtime coordination
• Ad hoc labor coordination (Receiving sheets, Flipping, KBA Feeder coverage)
• Payroll (+ coverage for managers on vacation)
• Quality NCRs
• Supplies ordering + Supplier Meetings
• Monthly consignment counting (Coating + Fountain solution)
• Weekly Preventative Maintenance audits (only on Sheeter so far)
• Safety investigations (statements, security camera review, reporting, modified duties, etc)
• JHAs, Near Miss reporting, Safety contacts, Hazard Mitigations
• HR issues (harassment claims, discipline, etc)
• Monthly Toolbox talks (x29 employees)
• Monthly Machine guarding (x3 machines)

Process Engineering

• Data Collection / Reporting
• Operational Metrics master spreadsheet management
• Daily Machine Targets
• SLT Meeting Data compilation
• Printing Crewing Performance
• Compiling graphs / data and creating presentations for:
• CI Projects Meeting w/ Alain
• OpEx Meetings
• Any other ad hoc meetings
• OPLs/SOPs/Videos/Other training material development for operators (Docket bag, Packoneer, Tent cards, Outside sheet consumption, etc)
• Oroville Visit coordination + PDCA
• Updating targets on Sheeting + Printing + Cutting machine whiteboards (on hold since managing Litho)

Waste Champion

• MR Waste project (work in progress)
• Waste zone setup + sustainment (work in progress)
• Non-process waste calculation
• Pre-setup waste calculation + management (core + lapped on Sheeter)
• Waste cockpit setup + management
• Attend Packoneer Meetings

• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BA or equivalent + 3 years related experience, or MA + 1 year related experience.

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.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Tenacity
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

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

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