Title:  Continuous Improvement (CI) 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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

 SUMMARY:

The CI Manager will report to the VP & Resident Mill Manager.  The CI Manager will support the Mill Manager, other Mill leadership and Mill personnel, and partner with the Paperboard Manufacturing Division CI org to accelerate Lean Six Sigma performance by building a culture of continuous improvement deploying Lean, A3, Six Sigma, KT and other CI strategies throughout the Mill.

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

• Lead various CI projects within and across operations to optimize performance.
• Deliver significant Continuous Improvement Cost Savings through the execution of complex, Mill-wide A3 and Six Sigma projects.
• Certify within the Mill Division CI Program to enhance individual CI tools / techniques and co-train, coach and mentor internally certified CI practitioners and other improvement personnel in Lean, Six Sigma, and Rational Process Thinking Methodology.
• Work directly with Mill site leadership team and others to Guide the creation, documentation, and implementation of site focused improvement plans aligned with Division and Corporation strategy.
• Create opportunities for the mill to share and develop best practices with Lean Six Sigma. Emphasis on standard work, process confirmation to drive employee engagement, reduced voluntary turn-over and improved throughput / reduced cull.
• Build and develop improved operations, processes, and procedures to support the Mill Division’s strategic direction
• Facilitate a high level of employee participation on teams and in events to foster high involvement, accountability, and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience preferred. 
• Prior manufacturing experience in the production of coated paper/board greatly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Knowledge in lean, quality and statistical tools preferred.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:                    

• Four-year college degree, is recommended (ideally with engineering, business management, or operations focus) or equivalent eight years of experience

SKILLS:

• Clear record of safety / environmental leadership, commitment and results
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels of the organization
• Must have prior experience in influencing across functional and organization boundaries
• Must have excellent leadership skills and be able to lead in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in leading Lean Kaizen Events is desirable.
• Packaging industry experience is desirable
• Ability to travel periodically
• Dynamic, flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, personal communication tools
• Strong Self Starter
• Strong organizational skills

KEY COMPETENCIES:  

• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting
• Passion for Problem-Solving Process
• Team-based Training
• Organizational Agility
• Motivating Others

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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