About GraphicAt 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.
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JOB SUMMARY:The Process Engineer provides engineering and project management support to maximize efficiency of production operations. They also provide project management, active leadership, and participation in the plant continuous improvement and safety processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Comply with all company and department safety policies, procedures and programs.
- Identi?es areas to improve existing processes to improve productivity, quality and/or reduce cost.
- Manage testing in support of process improvements, new product development and other instances as required.
- Identify and quantify issues and recommend solutions.
- Lead or participate in design reviews as required.
- Conduct process studies and/or recommend areas of investigation.
- Work with operations team to develop machine center lines. Conduct machine audits to validate machines are running at center line.
- Work with operations team to optimize machine throughput by improving OEE.
- Develop and implement solutions to improve product quality and ?rst pass yield.
- Use Lean methodology and systems to manage day-to-day machine operations and make process improvements.
- Identify safety hazards and work with operations team to implement a hazard mitigation.
- Support Manufacturing Supervisors as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE DEMANDS:- General schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. Must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally that may include early mornings, nights and/or weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, reach, and perform repetitive movements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work in environments with loud noise levels, temperature ?uctuations, and manufacturing equipment
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE): safety footwear, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, hair/beard nets
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Four-year degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, Chemical, etc.) or 3 years' experience in manufacturing environment required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
- Strong PC skills required including Microsoft o?ce suite and SAP.
- Prior Project Management experience
- Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.
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
DisclaimerThe 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 LevelCompetenciesBusiness Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented
Pay Range$84,200.00 - $112,200.00
GPI Benefits ProgramCompetitive 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
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.
Requisition: 16590
