Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Graphic Packaging International is seeking an experienced, hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead production operations on second shift (4pm – 12am) in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing a team of approximately 50 employees during your designated shift, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team development are at the forefront of operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations for your assigned shift, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are consistently met.
• Establish clear expectations for performance and hold team members accountable to meet established targets.
• Coordinate all shift activities including planning, staffing, production scheduling, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including daily crew meetings, 1-on-1 performance discussions, and cross-shift handoffs.
• Monitor equipment and enforce proper maintenance and housekeeping standards to minimize downtime.
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, handling employee relations, corrective actions, and performance reviews.
• Analyze production and operating data, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar continuous improvement tools to support process and safety improvements.
• Champion a positive team environment that reflects Graphic Packaging’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop frontline employees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and build team cohesion.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as TCC (Trouble Cause Correction), Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in a 24/7 production facility, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Work a rotating weekend shift (12-hr shifts both Saturday and Sunday)

Pay Range:   76k - 102k

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive 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 + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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 Poster, EEO is the Law.

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