Manufacturing Supervisor

Overview

We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift. We offer opportunities for career advancement through on‑the‑job training and progression. This is a skilled trade position in the Printing & Packaging industry with a wide range of benefits.

Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK) is a large manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products. We are based in Atlanta, Georgia and operate globally with a focus on environmental responsibility and workplace diversity. Learn more about us at

Directs and coordinates the day-to-day shift activities by providing leadership and supervision to subordinates and serves as the link between direct reports and middle/upper management. The role aims to align operations with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives to exceed customer expectations.

• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities, and human resource requirements and capabilities.
• Makes decisions on job assignments and work priorities.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays and downtime.
• Responsible for equipment condition and department housekeeping.
• Researches, compiles and prepares reports, correspondence, and other information required by management, and identifies and resolves report discrepancies or errors.
• Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment; leads and supports subordinates to work safely and seek improvements in work practices.
• Ensures product quality and production efficiencies meet or exceed established standards.
• Examines procedures and recommends changes to save time, labor, and costs and to improve quality control and operating efficiency.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of support resources such as quality, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and technical trainers.
• Observes subordinates to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of subordinates’ work, computations, and records.
• Participates in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or address difficult aspects of work.
• Instructs subordinates in job duties or arranges for training as needed.
• Facilitates team meetings and helps team members develop their full potential while aligning with company direction.
• Initiates and conducts personnel actions such as discipline, performance evaluations, and payroll.
• Evaluates subordinate job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action.
• Administers, communicates and interprets work procedures and company policies to subordinates.
• Provides guidance in handling difficult problems and resolves grievances as needed; submits unsettled disputes to management.
• Upholds the company’s reputation in relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, acting in accordance with our core values:
  Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks preferred.
• Leadership skills – ability to motivate people to perform at high levels.
• Excellent attendance, ability to work independently, and ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is required.
• Experience and knowledge of roll stock cutting machines, printing presses, die cutting machines, and straight-line gluers is preferred.

• Standing, walking and sitting as needed; variable depending on shift and assignment.
• Acknowledges awkward and…