At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child’s cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging.  A World of Difference.

SUPT., POWER & RECOVERY

MISSION / SUMMARY: The Superintendent – Power and Recovery position is a leadership role and is responsible for the safe and stable operation of the Augusta Mill Power and recovery operation. 

There are approximately 56 hourly personnel and 5 salaried personnel under the leadership of this position.

Responsibilities include safety, environmental compliance, employee engagement, hourly and salaried team development, process productivity, efficiency and reliability, department financial performance to include cost management and annual budgeting, final pulp/liquor quality, and capital planning.  Responsibilities will also include the direction of technical resources and process experts who support the business unit.

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Demonstrate unyielding use of Management Operating Systems (MOS) including Six-Sigma, LEAN, KT, etc.
• Demonstrate situational leadership in the implementation of problem solving strategies and execution of key performance objectives in the production of the Power department.
• Establish and provide the operational expertise component of leading and managing our cultural change process, the strategic and forward-thinking capabilities in both the operational and human capital areas of the operation.
• Determine training needs and administer appropriate training program for salaried and hourly employees in the areas of responsibility.
• Administer and implement Labor relations (CBA) through consultation with the Human Resources and Mill Manager
• Meeting 3PQP expectations
• Establishing, sustaining, and improving work systems essential to ensuring Power Plant reliability and sustainability
• Monitoring overall Power and Recovery process health
• Working with Manufacturing Optimization organization and process engineering to implement sustainable cost reduction projects
• Working with Reliability organization and process control implement sustainable reliability improvement projects
• Support Major outage planning and execution activities

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Five plus years of relevant power maintenance or operations management experience
• Area Process Manager experience (Preferably in both maintenance and production)
• Thorough knowledge of Power and Recovery systems, concepts and application

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience

SKILLS:  Skills include but not limited to the following.

• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Effective strategic planning, problem solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Software, Excel, Word and Outlook
• SAP Business Software Knowledge preferred
• Provide strong leadership and teamwork to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Exhibit proven ability to self-manage in a dynamic, fast paced environment.  Lean Implementation experience and knowledge of six sigma principles required.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-10 hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.  Must be willing to work as Mill Weekend Duty Team Leader which is currently on 6 week rotating schedule.
• Typically, On call nights and weekends for major department or significant mill-wide issues as part of mill leadership team
• Infrequent overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Approachability
• Listening
• Motivating Others
• Priority Setting
• Time Management

GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC 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, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.

Required Skills Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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 EEO is the Law Poster.

1. Product knowledge in the grocery industry required.  Natural/organic foods preferred.
2. Proficient using MS Office, Excel, database and word processing programs.
3. Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
4. Strong financial analysis skills.
5. Strong decision-making, negotiation, and leadership skills.
6. Ability to multi- task and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
7. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
8. Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
9. Some travel required