Manufacturing Associate Manager – Pulp

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Provide supervision and direction to 11–15 employees .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMacon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in supervising and mentoring employees while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in managing production performance through key performance indicators and continuous improvement methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supervisory ExperienceLean Six-SigmaProduction Performance ManagementEmployee EngagementMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Production Performance ManagementLean Six-SigmaPaper Machine SupervisionContinuous ImprovementSafety ComplianceQuality AssuranceKPI MonitoringAccident InvestigationTraining Program DevelopmentDisciplinary Action Management

Soft Skills

People SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMotivational SkillsCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAP

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentISO StandardsBehavior-Based SafetyProduction SpecificationsHousekeeping

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide supervision and direction to 11–15 employees
Plan and control production performance using key performance indicators
Ensure compliance with safety rules, customer quality requirements, and production specifications
Lead and participate in plant safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts
Communicate daily with the shift and direct day-to-day shift activities
Ensure schedules and releases are met
Manage performance issues, including disciplinary action when required
Prepare and distribute daily shift reports
Conduct daily audits and implement countermeasures to prevent recurring problems
Communicate identified problems and status updates to support teams and crews
Monitor shift performance across safety, environment, overtime, housekeeping, quality, cull, and production efficiency KPIs
Complete shift accident investigations within 24 hours and ensure corrective actions
Manage job assignments and crew-member training plans
Mentor and coach operations personnel on paper-machine fundamentals and technical skills
Foster employee engagement and behavior-based safety processes
Coordinate with department managers to optimize mill production
Partner with technical training to maintain current operator training programs
Promote ISO standards and implement labor-relations requirements in consultation with Human Resources
Lead problem-solving strategies and execution of departmental objectives
Sponsor employee ownership toward shared production goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree a plus or 5+ years of supervision
Five to seven years of previous supervisory experience; manufacturing environment preferred
Five to seven years of previous Paper Machine Supervisory Experience preferred
Continuous Improvement – Lean Six-Sigma, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred
Good people skills and ability to influence people
Good organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to motivate people to perform at a higher level
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
SAP experience is a plus
Willingness to work one of four 12-hour rotating shifts, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs described as among the industry's best
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
Equal opportunity and inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process