Title:  Maintenance Supervisor

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.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of mechanical maintenance work throughout the facility.  This role manages, supervises and coaches members of the maintenance team.  The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in training, coaching and assessing mechanics on maintenance elements of continuous excellence using TPM as the multi-disciplined approach to establish a continuous improvement and zero loss culture, supervision and regulatory compliance of environmental programs, project installations, modifications, or renovation of equipment.

Job Functions:

• Supervise, direct and lead the daily activities of routine, outage and turnaround maintenance work performed by maintenance crews and assigned contractors to ensure employee safety, quality of work and identified goals are met
• Ensure that the job planning, material and services planning is accurate and effective
• Manages any urgent or breakdown jobs activities as required to keep equipment running and minimize downtime
• Provide a clean, organized and safe work environment and maintain area with weekly audits and safety walk-throughs
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following, implementing and enforcing Company safety standards, practices and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Coordinate maintenance activities and train direct reports as necessary
• Responsible for maintaining all mechanical systems and equipment at the unit level including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, compressors, boilers
• Lead or assist in the investigation of all injuries, accidents and near-miss incidents in assigned area
• Meets maintenance operational standards by implementing productivity and quality standards to ensure proficient utilization of work group and equipment
• Ensure adherence to Labor Agreement, Company Policies and process standards
• Develop and implement cause and corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel toward expedient problem resolution
• Addresses routine personnel issues including training, coaching and counselling and disciplining subordinates
• Utilize sound human relations and communications skills to provide development of direct reports and motivation of staff resulting in a reliable and competent work force
• Provide ongoing maintenance support for all shifts by participating in the plants on call program. This includes evaluating and determining the course of action for maintenance incidents after hours and on weekends while on call and may require on-site supervision of the resolution to maintain operational efficiency
• Evaluate alternatives and make decisions in a fast-paced work environment
• Implement and maintain 5-S, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles and continuously identify ways to reduce plant operating costs through lean concepts
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree or two (2) year technical certificate and six (6) years mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including two (2) years of experience in maintenance supervisory role

OR

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent and eight (8) years mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including three (3) years of experience in maintenance supervisory role
• Three (3) years of experience in mechanical maintenance within a paper, petro-chemical, refining, industrial or manufacturing facility
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• SAP Experience
• Must be well-organized, able to work with minimum direct supervision, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet production schedules and system deadlines

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical written (and verbal)
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision 

Pay Range:   $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

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

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

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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