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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.

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Mission Summary

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is seeking an experienced Operations Technology Engineer to support and implement Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in alignment with GPI policies and standards. This role will collaborate with Process Control, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Audit, Governance, and Mills Division leadership to enhance operational performance, capability, and cybersecurity posture across manufacturing facilities. The position provides leadership for local mill sites, ensures policy consistency across the division, and serves as a technical lead for corporate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IT/OT convergence and manage full lifecycle of OT/ICS equipment.
• Implement ICS standards per corporate policy; coordinate with Infrastructure teams.
• Lead local manufacturing audit activities and incident response efforts.
• Collaborate with Audit, Governance, and Cyber teams to ensure compliance and security.
• Lead Incident Response Team in coordination with GPI Security and Cyber Response teams
• Manage DCS/QCS implementations and warranty support for ICS systems.
• Translate business requirements into system specifications; prioritize enhancements.
• Oversee mill IT projects, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain documentation, training, and adherence to change control and security policies.
• Coordinate with Process Control to manage and maintain warranty support for all local Industrial Control Systems and mill specific applications.
• Provide leadership in mill management meetings and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Networking, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years in OT systems support, ICS integration, and manufacturing process control.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, PLCs, HMIs, safety systems, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with ICS protocols (OPC, HART, Profinet, Fieldbus) and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISA 62443, Purdue ISA95).

Skills:

• Project leadership, analytical problem-solving, and strong communication.
• Ability to manage complex deployments, documentation, and training.
• Experience with network layouts, servers, switches, and firewall configurations.

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to lead teams and develop technical talent.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; adept at influencing in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Details

• Travel up to 10%.
• On-call support as required.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence.

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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.