Title:  Manufacturing Sr Manager - Pulp

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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 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, 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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of 
  others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their 
  area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as 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.
• Manages subordinate management and/or experienced specialist employees who exercise 
  significant latitude and independence.
• Often heads one or more departments.
• Allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual business plans.
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of 
  organizational objectives.
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in own discipline and 
  knowledge of other disciplines.
• Solves complex problems leveraging resources within or outside the organization.
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for 
  obtaining results.
• Applies knowledge of key business drivers and factors that maximize performance to area of 
  responsibility.
• Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect departments and subordinate sections 
  and work units.
• Interprets company-wide policies and procedures.
• Develops and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance 
  requirements.
• Assignments are objective oriented; work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization's 
  objectives and timelines.
• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause critical delays and modifications to 
  projects or operations and substantial expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal and external leadership and senior-level customer 
  representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or 
  contractual clarifications.
• Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• 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:  $138,900 - 185,200

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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