Process Engineer Sr

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.

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.
• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Growing knowledge of industry practices.
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products and services.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
• Works under general direction.
• Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on programs or projects.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

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:

High School Education or equivalent + 6 yrs 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.

Career Level

Competencies

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

Pay Range

$97,200.00 - $129,600.00

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.
Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related
disciplines.
Growing knowledge of industry practices.
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; analysis requires evaluation of identifiable
factors.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products and
services.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
Errors in judgment or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon
the administration of the organization.
Works under general direction.
Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules and arranges own
activities in accomplishing objectives.
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Represents organization as a prime contact on programs or projects.
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring
coordination between organizations.
**Directions: Delete this section if a non-Safe Quality Foods (SQF) location.**
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:
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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

BA or equivalent + 6 years related experience, or MA + 4 years related experience.
Must Include this disclaimer in this section:
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.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
Business acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal skills
Tenacity
Influence skills
Self-starter
Negotiation skills
Organization skills
Results oriented

Requisition: 16294