Manufacturing Associate Manager

Manufacturing Associate Manager
- Paper Machine

West Monroe, LA

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, food service, 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.

Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including:
Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.

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

• Shift supervisor for paper machine area. Directly supervise operations crew of 10+ hourly employees.

• Actively leads and participates in safety, quality, housekeeping, and lean manufacturing strategies.

• Responsible for managing and monitoring machine performance using KPIs, centerlines, and operational monitoring systems.

• Coordinate routine shift maintenance tasks as needed.

• Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for hourly employees on Paper Machines in order to function in the most reliable manner. Work directly with department trainer to complete training needs for the department.

• Provide leadership with problem-solving strategies and execution of key performance objectives.

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry, preferably with Paper Machine Experience.

• Coated paperboard experience.

• High School Education or equivalent + 5 years of related experience.

• Bachelors degree prefered.

The 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.

$96,800.00 - $

Graphic 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

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented