Title:  Process Engineer 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.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

This developmental role will result in multiple assignments throughout the Vancouver and Gresham Carton Plants and will provide technical support within the assigned departments. This position will work closely with assigned mentors to develop and implement best practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. 
 
The successful candidate will provide support for process improvement projects including, but not limited to, support for trials and investigations of new technologies. This position will support the Vancouver and Gresham Carton Plants Key Performance Indicators (KPI) management system as required. This will include updating operator rounds, auditing of operations for out-of-range process variables and working with management and hourly employees to correct out of range KPI’s. 
 
Drive best practices in safe operations and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance and staff personnel. Must be a self-starter, self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and able to work with and influence others. Must learn quickly and analyze the data.

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

• Review daily production and quality data, analyzes production and operation issues. 
• Responsibilities include implementing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting process, equipment issues, data collection and analysis. 
• Manage trials, identify process improvements.   
• Assist key personnel in outage planning and operational scheduling. 
• Analyze weekly and monthly process trends. 
• Monitors departmental cost, develop capital project scope and budget. 
• Training of hourly and salary personnel, reviews work and vacation schedules. 
• Assist in the preparation of yearly cost and production budgets. 
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required - Chemical Engineering, or Pulp & Paper Science, or other engineering discipline.

SKILLS:

• SAP Business Software Knowledge preferred
• Effective written and verbal communications skills 
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Software, Excel, Word and Outlook 
• The incumbent must provide strong leadership and teamwork to ensure safe and efficient operations

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an M-F assignment, with rotating weekend/night call coverage.  Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Schedule includes weekend rotation coverage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods up to 8+-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Wear PPE when required:  Hard Hat, safety glasses, hearing protection etc.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Confined space entry of equipment and vessels during outages.
• Walking down all process areas and equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Planning
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Priority Setting
• Drive for Results
• Timely Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge

Pay Range:   $65,025.00 - $86,700.00

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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