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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:The purpose of this position is to support Foodservice Engineering in delivering value-added engineering services. Key customers include the Americas Converting Business and internal engineering, marketing, and manufacturing groups, as well as direct support for critical external customers as projects require.
Core outputs include project management, existing process optimization, new process and materials development, supplier qualification, and commercialization of new products.
Additional responsibilities include manufacturing and quality support for existing equipment and products, contributing to new plastic product design development, and conducting competitive benchmarking.
This role aligns business operations and Engineering to exceed customer expectations and support GPI's cultural, financial, and operational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
Must work within and adhere to the company's core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
Support capital projects for the start-up of new plastics processing equipment and tooling.
Support continuous improvements to plastics processes to enhance product quality, productivity, equipment efficiency, and cost performance.
Assist facilities with structured problem-solving using Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and other engineering tools.
Support New Product Development plastics activities from pilot trials through commercialization.
Lead qualification efforts for new equipment, tooling, and raw material suppliers.
Help develop and implement universal standards and best practices across production facilities.
Deliver results within defined budgets, scopes, timelines, and GPI safety guidelines.
Promote and engage in teamwork across all levels of the organization.
Hands-on experience working with production personnel and plastics processing equipment.
Direct experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and customers from project initiation through completion.
Other duties as assigned.
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 + 10 yrs related experience, or MA + 8 yrs 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 LevelEntry-level, apprentice
CompetenciesBusiness Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented
Pay Range$112,100.00 - $149,400.00
Pay Range: $112,100.00 -
$149,400.00Graphic 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 NoticeWe 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: 16195
