VP, Engineering & Technology

Graphic Packaging International

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 240,000 - 320,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, a leading paper-based packaging manufacturer, is seeking a VP of Engineering & Technology in Atlanta. The role oversees a $2B capital program, drives ESG-aligned plant improvements, and leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team across multiple sites.

The position requires 15+ years of senior manufacturing engineering leadership, a strong track record with large capital projects, and strategic governance to optimize operations and financial performance.

Qualifications

BA or equivalent degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
15+ years of broad engineering leadership experience in a large manufacturing company.
Experience leading large capital projects ($150M+).
Experience with multi-site operations and governance across a large geographic footprint.

Responsibilities

Budget / CAPEX ownership of the mill division’s 6-year capital improvement roadmap.
Stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders for capital projects.
Drive continuous improvement through engineering solutions.
Implement and leverage operational and manufacturing technology to support ESG and excellence.
Lead a team of multi-disciplined electrical and mechanical engineers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

BA in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

MBA or related master’s (plus)

Job description

Job Title: VP, Engineering & Technology

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.

Budget / CAPEX – Taking ownership of the mill division 6-year capital improvement roadmap. Manage the mill division’s $2 billion capital improvement projects focused on automation, cost savings, ESG, and infrastructure improvement.
Stakeholder Management – Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on contractual negotiations and expectations for each capital improvement project.
Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement projects and processes through use of engineering and technical solutions.
Engineering - Explore and implement operational and manufacturing technology solutions that support the ESG agenda and enable operational excellence, including leveraging data systems and direct inspections to assess and monitor equipment for output quality, variability, reliability, and rate.
Project Management - Implement and utilize project management best practices to help ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of engineering initiatives.
Talent Development Hire, mentor, develop, and lead a team of multi-disciplined electrical and mechanical engineers.

Job Title: VP, Engineering & Technology

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.

Key Responsibilities

Budget / CAPEX – Taking ownership of the mill division 6-year capital improvement roadmap. Manage the mill division’s $2 billion capital improvement projects focused on automation, cost savings, ESG, and infrastructure improvement.
Stakeholder Management – Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on contractual negotiations and expectations for each capital improvement project.
Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement projects and processes through use of engineering and technical solutions.
Engineering - Explore and implement operational and manufacturing technology solutions that support the ESG agenda and enable operational excellence, including leveraging data systems and direct inspections to assess and monitor equipment for output quality, variability, reliability, and rate.
Project Management - Implement and utilize project management best practices to help ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of engineering initiatives.
Talent Development Hire, mentor, develop, and lead a team of multi-disciplined electrical and mechanical engineers.

Key Experiences

15+ years of broad electrical or mechanical engineering leadership experience in a large manufacturing company

Has held a variety of progressive leadership roles in a complex manufacturing environment with multi-site management responsibility across a large geographic footprint.

Track record of leading large capital projects ($150 million plus), in fast-paced manufacturing facilities

Demonstrated experience in setting direction for capital portfolio alignment to business needs and providing site support asset strategies, project development and execution.

Industry Experience

Industry B2B experience in fast-paced, high-volume businesses, such as food and beverage, automotive, or other operationally driven environments that compete on quality, cost, customer service and innovation. Knows the levers to pull within the operations to deliver on commitments and develop and execute contingency plans.

Well-developed Business And Financial Skills

Ability to make sound financial judgements regarding investments, returns, and overall financial impacts. Demonstrated strengths with respect to working capital, free cash flow, pricing strategies and negotiation tactics.

Team builder and relationship developer

Proven ability to attract, develop, motivate, retain, and lead a high-performing team of professionals. Maintains a track record of developing and implementing performance metrics that are correlated with success, while holding a leadership team strictly accountable for results.

Education

An undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. An M.B.A. or master's degree, especially with a concentration in a related field, is considered a plus.

Critical Behaviors And RESPONSIBILITIES

Has unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. Demonstrates highest moral and ethical standards. Is self-aware and open-minded. Seeks out counsel and benchmarks. Fosters inclusivity.
Creates a culture of accountability and ownership. Improves and/or adapts culture to drive sustainable results.
Improves performance through use of robust analytics. Balances data-driven decision-making with speed of decision making.
Establishes and role models the accountability to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing and engaged workforce at all levels in the organization. Assess and builds people and organizational capabilities to deliver on short/long-term plans.
Demonstrates energy and passion, commitment to winning, resilience and results focus.
Influences others (including peers and EVP) to see things differently and try new ideas. Challenges others in a professional but direct way.
Takes measured risks to help the organization test and learn in non-disruptive ways. Leverages failures as learning opportunities.
Keeps abreast and accurately assesses trends that impact the business in the short and long term.

Critical Leadership Capabilities

Results Orientation

Acts to surpass team goals, seizing opportunities to extend the limits of what is possible.
Sets continually higher goals for the team that are ambitious but achievable.
Identifies and acts on new opportunities that enable performance targets to be exceeded.
Seeks new challenges and is energized by exceeding targets.
Providing direct mill support in troubleshooting, asset strategies, project development and execution.

Leading and Developing People

The VP, Engineering works to motivate individual team members, empowering them to initiate projects or strategic objectives on their own and take on ownership of leadership roles based on insight into individual motives and ability.
She/he takes actions or conducts events intended to engage and energize all team members beyond direct reports through communication, specific delegations, and other initiatives with explicit and considered impact.
Leads a team of project engineers that focus and drive projects that restore, maintain, and improve operations across our mill division.

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 Poster, EEO is the Law.

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 + 0 yrs 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.

Career Level

Competencies