Title:  Converting Manager

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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 Description:

This position is responsible for managing the converting value streams that includes cutting, automation, and finishing, safety, training, process improvement, and implementation of quality initiatives. 

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

• Establish department goals and expectations that support plant goals for safety, quality, productivity, employee development/engagement and waste. Communicate performance against goals on a regular basis.
• Sets the example for safety awareness and initiative in area.
• Responsible for managing the department and ensuring machines are running efficiently to budget, producing quality cartons that meet or exceed customer specifications and expectations.  
• Identifies cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities that are aligned with annual budget requirements.
• Manages department efforts across shifts and with other departments and functions.
• Works with Value Stream Managers and Production Supervisors to ensure strong communication within the department on expectations and performance.
• Ensures production operations are conducted in a safe and clean working environment and complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identifies activities and opportunities that improve the manufacturing processes and controls costs throughout the department.
• Coaches and provides performance feedback to junior leaders on competency development and professional growth aimed at maintaining a talent pipeline.
• Work with reliability and maintenance team to improve machine reliability and drive machine improvements.

Required Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 5 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• General knowledge of converting technologies is required.
• Excellent technical trouble shooting skills.
• Good organization/project management skills.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Range:   $86,250.00 - $115,000.00

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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