Senior Engineering Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Lead, manage, and/or perform work across multiple engineering areas of operations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $156,600 - $208,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering operations, developing and maintaining standards for maintenance and inspections, and managing teams to achieve operational and financial results. Proficient in strategic planning, budgeting, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

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Engineering Operations ManagementBudget Development and AdherenceMaintenance Standards DevelopmentTeam Leadership and TrainingSQF Compliance and Procedures

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Hard Skills

Product DesignProcess ImprovementTest Procedure DevelopmentVibration AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceCritical Equipment InspectionsScheduling and PlanningOperational AnalysisResource AllocationTechnical Meeting Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganization SkillsResults OrientedCuriosity

Industry Keywords

Safe Quality FoodsOperational ResultsField TestingRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and/or perform work across multiple engineering areas of operations
Analyze technology trends
Design new products and processes
Modify and improve existing products and processes
Develop test procedures
Confer with organizational stakeholders to assess engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand
Participate in field-testing of products, processes, and systems
Develop and maintain standards across all mills for precision maintenance items, including lubrication, alignments, and vibration analysis
Develop and maintain standards across all mills for critical equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, including safety valves, tanks and vessels, dryer cans, and rotating equipment
Develop and train mill teams in the MOPS process for scheduled maintenance compliance and effectiveness
Develop and train mill teams in scheduling, planning, and executing mill maintenance outages
Work with mill maintenance and reliability leaders to set up and maintain mechanic training
Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results
Manage hiring, termination, rewards, training, and employee development
Manage subordinate management and/or experienced specialist employees
Head one or more departments and allocate resources to business objectives and annual plans
Establish operating policies and procedures
Implement strategic policies and select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria
Develop and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
Interact with internal and external leadership and senior-level customer representatives regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications
Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Follow SQF procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions or customer complaints
Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree
BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation
Business acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal skills
Influence skills
Self-starter
Negotiation skills
Organization skills
Results oriented
Ability to manage two or more direct reports
Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in own discipline and knowledge of other disciplines
In-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
Ability to solve complex problems and leverage resources within or outside the organization
Ability to develop and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
Ability to follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods
Ability to participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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