Title:  VP & Resident Mill Manager

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.

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 MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Mill Manager has oversight of all day-to-day operations including overall P&L responsibility, safety, quality, production and maintenance of a SUS mill. They continue to drive a coordinated, metrics-driven, results-oriented culture. Innovatively finds ways to further improve upon successful strong foundational elements while adroitly addressing opportunities for improvement or issues. They must assimilate into Graphic Packaging and become thoroughly familiar with our culture and deliver on revenue and profitability goals. They work closely with the VP SUS Mills to address potential strategic, tactical and operating issues to ensure future growth and success. They provide professional management and leadership to the mill, including mentoring and developing key management members

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

• Accountable for oversight of all day to day operations including overall P&L responsibility, safety, quality, production and maintenance.
• Drive a coordinated, metrics-driven, results-oriented culture of operations excellence based on a foundation of accountability, respect, continuous improvement, quality and safety.
• Address potential strategic, tactical and operational issues to ensure future growth and success.
• Establish a successfully integrated operating rhythm with division leadership (Mill and Converting), local organization and functional business partners (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) relative to coordinated project and capital management, schedule fulfillment, annual planning and quality.
• Prepare major capital project requests and manage to execution on time and budget.
• Champion best demonstrated practices throughout the Mill Division.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 15 years work experience in the paper industry demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility in integrated mill paper making. The candidate must possess significant experience in the entire papermaking process from stock prep to the customer. This would include a) operations management, b) proven track record of improving mill operations, c) experience with industrial machinery and control systems d) thorough understanding of analytical problem solving methodology.
• Previous successful experience as a Mill Manager, Plant Manager, or Production Manager

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• A minimum of a 4 year BS degree in Engineering, Paper Sciences or an equivalent degree in related technical field.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated success in leading multiple turnaround situations in production, talent and culture including establishing goals, driving accountability at all levels across the organization, proactively addressing deficiencies, rewarding performance accomplishments.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Proven success in attracting, retaining, developing talent and addressing personnel performance issues to achieve an optimal organization structure for delivering operational excellence. Passion and demonstrated success as a coach and mentor for less experienced and high potential employees.
• Proven analytical skills, fact-based decision making record, high learning agility, ability to quickly assimilate complex information and make a good decision without all of the facts and solid computer proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage expertise to optimize and empower quality team and individual decision making.
• Demonstrated success in leading a balanced, purpose driven workforce including inspiring focused, value-added work product from all employees while respecting our company culture that recognizes balance in employees' needs to participate in personal endeavors and involvement in their communities.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing and able to work alternate schedules regularly; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.
• Ability to travel up to 25% depending on meetings and project requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Use of ladders and stairs in the mill environment

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Managerial Courage
• Drives Engagement
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Managing through Systems

Top Qualifiers for Mill Manager

• Paper Experience, back-end, fully integrated mill operations preference
• Managed an integrated mill ($300 - $500MM equipment) with minimum 400 employees.
• Demonstrates a strategic mindset, operational excellence mindset and continuous improvement
• High learning agility and ability to navigate ambiguity, while delivering results
• Tangible results of leading a major project or significantly move the needle within the business
• Experience leading a team through relentless routines (has a set of go-to systems to deploy)
• Experience coaching & developing Manager and above talent

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

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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.