Manufacturing Associate Manager - Pulp Requisition ID: 9223 Location: Queen City, TX, US, 75572 Department: Manufacturing & Operations Travel: Up to 25% **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **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.** **MISSION / SUMMARY:** This position is responsible for providing support and leadership for the pulp mill crews to ensure success. This includes safety, engagement, reliability, quality and environmental performance. The successful candidate will understand and align business operations and the Pulp Mill as he/she executes their role to exceed expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives. **JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include, but are not limited to the following_ _._ + Directly supervise approximately 20 unionized shift employees in the daily production of the Paper Mill operation. + Responsible for safe work environment, including conducting safety meetings, safety observations and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions. + Responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and regulations in the area. + Provide support for day-today troubleshooting and product quality. + Participate in pulp mill reliability initiatives. Implementing systems to improve overall reliability of all processes. + Develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs. + Monitor and manage Key Operating Parameters + Implement and improve standard work systems such as trouble cause corrections, standard operating procedures, startup/shutdown checklists and centerlines + Develop and maintain Pulp Mill department training. + Coordinate Pulp Area activities with other Area Process Managers to maximize mill productivity and reliability. + Responsible for housekeeping activities in the area. **BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:** + Minimum of five (5) years manufacturing experience + 3+ years pulp mill experience is required for entry into this position. + Pulp & Paper Mill experience preferred. + Experience and knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management), preferred not required. + Candidates must possess ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks, an understanding of team concepts, a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as well as an established skill to execute work based on standards and procedures. **EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:** + Bachelor’s Degree (technical) preferred or equivalent work experience + Qualified candidates must possess a solid understanding of the Pulp Mill Area and a thorough knowledge of digester operation, pulp screening, pulp washing, and bleaching. This includes key understandings of the critical parameters that impact safety, environmental, costs, quality, and customers. + Demonstrated strong leadership of a team or crew a plus **SKILLS:** _Skills include but not limited to the following._ + Effective written and verbal communications skills + Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Software, Excel, Word and Outlook + SAP Business Software Knowledge preferred **SCHEDULE DEMANDS:** + General schedule is 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 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 + Organizational Skills + Managing and Measuring Work + Priority Setting + Building Effective Teams + Conflict Management + Managing through Systems + Listening + Informing + Confronting Direct Reports + Functional Technical Skill/Knowledge **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 (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf) . **Pay Range:** **$92,530 - $ 123,405** **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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **​** **\#LI-Onsite** **Nearest Major Market:** Texarkana