Title:  Manufacturing 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g.,

assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including: Planning,

directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules,

volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Supply &

Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources.

Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.

Responsible for people management actions such as safety, hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.

Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.

Coaches and address performance related issues following progressive discipline for safety, quality, performance, training and attendance.

 Supervises entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees such as production, craft, and clerical workers.

Requires understanding and application of established procedures and full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.

 Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.

Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.

• Assignments are largely established in accordance with schedules and deliverables; work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.

MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interpret company polices to employees, enforces all safety regulations.

Responsible for new Employee instructions.

Assign jobs and scheduled employees.

Resolve issues with employees.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

High school education or GED equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Supervisory

Experience.

Exposure to manufacturing environment and loud noise; Hearing protection

required at times.

Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing, bending, and lifting/moving.

Knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Read and write English; Understand spreadsheets.

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication.

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

A focus on safety compliance.

Business acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal skills

Tenacity

Influence skills

Self-starter

Negotiation skills

Pay Range:   $71,250.00 - $95,000.00

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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