Engineering Sr Manager

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking an Engineering Sr Manager to lead, manage, and perform work across multiple engineering areas of our operations. The role emphasizes standardizing precision maintenance, equipment inspections, and cross-functional training across mills.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on projects, scheduling, and technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standards across all mills on precision maintenance items (Lubrication, Alignments, Vibration analysis).
• Develop and maintain standards across all mills on critical equipment inspections and PM’s (Safety Valves, Tanks and Vessels, Dryer Cans, Rotating Equipment).
• Develop and train mill teams in the MOPS process of scheduled maintenance compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop and train mill teams in the process of scheduling, planning, and executing mill maintenance outages.
• Work with mill maintenance and reliability leaders to setup and maintain training for mechanics.
• Interacts frequently with internal and external leadership and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications.
• Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

Skills

Business acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal skills

Influence skills

Self-starter

Negotiation skills

Organization skills

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

Job description

Engineering Sr Manager

General Engineering is responsible for leading, managing, and/or performing work across multiple engineering areas of an organization’s operations. Activities include but are not limited to, analyzing technology trends, designing new products/processes, modifying and improving existing products/processes, developing test procedures. Confers with others in the organization to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. May be involved in field-testing of products, processes, and/or systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain standards across all mills on precision maintenance items
  • Lubrication
  • Alignments
  • Vibration analysis
  • Etc.
• Develop and maintain standards across all mills on critical equipment inspections and PM’s
  • Safety Valves
  • Tanks and Vessels
  • Dryer Cans
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Etc.
• Develop and train mill teams in the MOPS process of scheduled maintenance compliance and effectiveness
• Develop and train mill teams in the process of scheduling, planning, and executing mill maintenance outages
• Work with mill maintenance and reliability leaders to setup and maintain training for mechanics
• Interacts frequently with internal and external leadership and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications.
• Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

General Employee/Labor Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the wellbeing of employees including: Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and working conditions Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Manages subordinate management and/or experienced specialist employees who exercise significant latitude and independence..
• Often heads one or more departments.
• Allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual business plans.
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in own discipline and knowledge of other disciplines.
• Solves complex problems leveraging resources within or outside the organization.
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Applies knowledge of key business drivers and factors that maximize performance to area of responsibility.
• Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect departments and subordinate sections and work units.
• Interprets company-wide policies and procedures.
• Develops and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Assignments are objective oriented; work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization's objectives and timelines.
• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause critical delays and modifications to projects or operations and substantial expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal and external leadership and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications.
• Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities: