MISSION / SUMMARY:

This role is designed to direct the workforce on day-to-day operational, safety, and people issues in blanking, press, slitter, warehouse, and lid departments. Communicate with other shifts as to production needs or issues.

They understand and align business operations and Manufacturing / Converting as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

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

• Direct the workforce on day-to-day operational, safety, and people issues in blanking, press, slitter, warehouse, and lid departments

• Number of Employees: 50 Direct Report Employees

• Other duties as assigned.

DELIVERABLES:

• Productivity goals are met by establishing clear goals, providing requisite resources to direct reports, ensuring proper equipment care/maintenance, and engaging the workforce.
• Safety goals are met by following defined safety procedures, encouraging involvement, following up on safety concerns, and modeling proper safe behaviors.
• Engagement is achieved by providing leadership on the shift. This includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors.
• Quality/Waste goals are achieved by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on their equipment, performing requisite inspections and following up on suggested improvements.
• Effectively communicate both up and down the organization on key issues and across shifts (e.g. daily crew meetings, performance/1-on-1’s, CSA’s, overtime plans, etc.)

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years’ experience as a supervisor

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Four year degree preferred or;
• Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to lead a team
• Problem solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction)
• Process Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline)
• Intermediate level Computer skills including excel, word

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-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.
• Occasional 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
• Drive for Results
• Managing The Work
• Getting Work Done Through Others
• Being Personally Effective
• Communication

GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC. 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, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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.

PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.
• Must be willing to constantly improve.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.
• Willing to work in any assigned area of Attractions and perform other functions as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Able to display and live out Lead with Love Qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Able to hear, see and speak
• Able to speak, read and write in English
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid driver’s license
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation
• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 140 degrees.
• Able to work outdoors.
• Able to ride all rides/attractions, which require a physical ride through inspection.
• Able to wear all PPE as required.
• Able to tolerate all chemicals/detergents utilized in the area.
• Able to be subjected to periodic random drug screening as outlined by company policy.
• Able to remain attentive and alert at all times.
• Able to memorize written safety standards and/or scripts.
• Able to speak clearly to include the use of PA systems and two-way radios.
• Minimum of 18 years of age is required when/as:
  • Ride Operators at rides designated as High Thrill Attractions (as defined by IAAPA standards).
  • Any activity with use of a motor vehicle to include trams and shuttles
  • Drive vehicles operated exclusively on rails.
  • Work on or ascend lift hills whether in training, normal operations, or evacuations.