Process Engineer

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

FSA/HSA Programs

Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI to design, develop, and optimize production processes for efficient mass production. The role focuses on equipment layout, process sequencing, and solving production problems while ensuring compliance with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and industry standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations to meet quality and

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent required with 3+ years related experience or MA with 1+ year related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing process engineering and quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement production processes for efficient mass production.
• Optimize equipment layout and production sequencing to improve productivity.
• Provide guidance to product design on specifications to maximize equipment utilization.
• Ensure compliance with SQF and other regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and troubleshooting across manufacturing lines.

Skills

Process engineering

Education

BA or equivalent

MA

Job description

Process Engineer

Kalamazoo, MI

About Graphic

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:

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including: Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
• Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training..
• Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
• May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• General application of concepts and principles.
• Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
• Works under moderate direction.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts.
• Represents organization on specific projects.

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

Education & Experience:

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience

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.

Competencies

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

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

GPI Benefits 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 + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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.