Converting Manager

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing converting processes to include: safety, training, process improvement, and implementation of quality initiatives.

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

• Establish department goals and expectations that support plant goals for safety, quality, productivity, employee development and waste. Communicate performance against goals on a regular basis.
• Sets the example for safety awareness and initiative in area.
• Responsible for managing the department and ensuring machines are running efficiently to budget, producing quality cartons that meet or exceed customer specifications and expectations.
• Identifies cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities in support of Six Sigma efforts.
• Manages department efforts across shifts and with other departments and functions.
• Works with Production Supervisors to ensure strong communication within the department on expectations and performance.
• Ensures production operations are conducted in a safe and clean working environment and complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identifies activities and opportunities that improve the manufacturing processes and controls costs throughout the department.
• Additional duties as assigned

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• General knowledge of converting technologies is required.
• Excellent technical trouble shooting skills.
• Good organization/project management skills.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required

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 EEO is the Law Poster