Title:  Continuous Improvement Associate

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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 Process Definition & Improvement focuses on manufacturing operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization's profitability and efficiency including: Analyze designs, methods and internal manufacturing processes. Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency. Implement process improvements and changes in product design and manufacturing methods. Implements continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
• Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training.
• Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
• May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
• Applies knowledge and skills typically obtained from prolonged course of study.
• Exercises specialized knowledge in industry practices and standards.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
• Develops solutions to problems with a focused scope.
• Typically involved in matters of low complexity.
• Exercises judgment in analyzing situations or data and provides recommendations consistent with policies and practices.
• Contributions usually have an impact on assigned section or group's business operations.
• Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results normally involve limited expenditure of resources to resolve.
• Works under general supervision with instruction, guidance and direction from others.
• Work requires independently determining course of action and work product used for decision making.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate work team and management; occasional interaction with other groups.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree. Must Include this disclaimer in this section: 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 
• Influence skills 
• Self-starter 
• Negotiation skills 
• Organization skills 
• Results oriented 

Pay Range:   $48,675 - $64,900

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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