Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in the Atlanta area is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a production team of about 50 employees per shift, ensuring daily operations meet safety, quality and production targets. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with LEAN tools. The position offers rotating 12‑hour shifts with occasional travel and a competitive pay range of $72,700 to $96,900.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; in lieu of degree, 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Leadership training preferred.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads the day-to-day shift activities, including scheduling, material handling, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Drives safety, quality, and productivity goals while inspiring the team.
• Upholds company policies and processes; promotes LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma programs.
• Develops training plans with the department manager and training supervisor.
• Manages daily pay period time records and resolves ADP time exceptions.
• Oversees vacation coverage and participates in interview panels as needed.
• Ensures performance meets customer requirements and stops any noncompliant processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1-2 years supervisory experience

Leadership training

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

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:

The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Supervisor is to work directly with and supervise a production workforce of approximately 50+/- employees per shift. This person will have responsibility for the day-to-day management for all aspects of the production process in accordance with operating targets, compliance with established customer quality and production standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job functions included but are not limited to the following.

• Manufacturing Supervisor schedule consist of 12-hour rotating days and nights – generally includes every other weekend off.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding.
• Supervises and leads the day-to-day shift activities to includes: scheduling, material handling issues and maintenance, as well as resolving production issues and inspires team to achieve safety, quality productivity goals.
• Drives consistent accountability of company policies and processes.
• Encourages and lead team members to work in a safe manner. Supports safety standards and seeks to make improvement in work practices.
• Maintains quality standards and uses Statistical Process Controls (SPC) techniques for problem resolution.
• Develops technical knowledge of equipment capability.
• Must consistently demonstrate GPI’s Core Values - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
• Actively participates in LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement programs and processes.
• Must clearly understand customer requirements and deliver results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Responsible and accountable to stop any process which is not meeting employee safety or customer quality requirements.
• Back up to Department Manager as needed.
• Partners with the department manager and the training supervisor to develop training assignments for all department employees and ensures timely completion.
• Accurate and timely submission of daily pay period time records. Resolve all ADP time exceptions prior to end of pay period.
• Oversees vacation schedule to ensure proper coverage is secured
• Initiates new hire evaluations at 60 and 90 days providing accurate feedback related to performance.
• Participates on interview panels as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; in lieu of degree, 1-2 years of Supervisory experience
• Leadership training preferred
• 1-2 Years of manufacturing experience required
• Experience in a front-line leadership position preferred

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated technical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft office applications.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Disclaimer

General Production Supervisor schedules consist of 12-hour rotating days – generally includes every other weekend off, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or off weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

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.

Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.