Manufacturing Supervisor - Paper Machine

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive performance on a large packaging team. This role emphasizes safety, people management, and achieving operational and financial targets across a 12-hour rotating shift.

BA degree or related work experience is required, with SAP experience preferred. The ideal candidate has a track record of directing 20+ direct reports and collaborating across functions to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Experience supervising twenty or more direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations of work units and monitor daily operations.
• Lead and manage a team of front-line hourly employees including hiring, training and development.
• Directs operations of work units; ensure task completion and achieve operational objectives.
• Coordinate resources and set daily priorities for the team.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
• Apply established procedures to improve efficiency and performance.
• Interacts with subordinates and peers to exchange information.
• Ensure safety and quality in operations.
• Adhere to production schedules and drive results.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Shift management

Team collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

BA degree or related work experience

Tools

SAP

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:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage twenty 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.
• Supervises entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees such as production, craft, and clerical workers.
• Coordinates resources and sets daily priorities for the team to ensure task completion and operational objectives are met.
• Works on issues of limited scope.
• Requires understanding and application of established procedures and full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
• Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
• Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
• Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
• Directs operations of work units.
• Assignments are largely established in accordance with schedules and deliverables; work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
• Decisions directly impact work unit operations.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules.
• Interacts daily with subordinates or peers within similar or related functions primarily for the purpose of presenting and exchanging information.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule including some weekends. 5-week rotation work schedule: 3 off, 4 on; 7 off, 4 on; 3 off, 3 on; 1 off, 4 on. This 5-week rotation provides weekends off: 2 long weekends Friday through Sunday and one Friday and Saturday off.
• The incumbent must provide strong leadership and teamwork to make a quality product while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• SAP experience preferred.

Education & Experience:

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Disclaimer

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.

Career Level

Competencies

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

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

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].