Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Supply Chain

• Manage and ensure efficient operation of the Shipping Department for two standalone plants and a third-party warehouse
• Manage material handling processes including pulling, staging, shipping, receiving, and inventory control
• Lead and supervise production work teams, including corrugate, roll stock, printing, finishing, warehouse, and CF lift drivers
• Plan and oversee 35 to 40 outbound shipments daily
• Supervise day-to-day team activities and provide training on SOPs, SAP transactional reporting, inventory control, and process controls
• Conduct performance reviews, address personnel issues, and administer required discipline
• Oversee shipment scheduling, material handling issues, equipment maintenance, and transactional problem resolution
• Maintain communication between direct reports and middle and upper management
• Promote safe work practices and implement safety procedures and departmental safety goals
• Ensure product quality, production efficiency, productivity, and budget compliance
• Develop and support continuous improvement programs to reduce shipment errors, improve on-time shipments, and increase order fill rates
• Track, investigate, and report safety incidents and complaints
• Support continuous improvement and development of Material Handling Team Members
• Monitor handling efficiencies, downtime, incoming materials, inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, and material transfers between facilities
• Verify SQF controls and meet SQF requirements

Logistics Manager

Operator

• Participate in overall production outcomes associated with the die cutting department
• Work in the Printing WIP area to facilitate movement and transfer of WIP product through the Cutting Department
• Maintain and organize the production floor
• Gain knowledge to prepare for a next-level position in die cutting or another facility department
• Aerate all pallets of product produced by the press department or other materials as requested
• Utilize SAP ZSCH to maintain and organize the production floor
• Stage product for die cutting departments
• Assist PMR and Separating departments when needed
• Assist the die cutting department with transferring tooling during make ready
• Cover breaks on die cutting equipment once trained
• Generally assist throughout the department when needed
• Help maintain facility SQF compliance
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the Aerator
• Follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, allergen, and SQF procedures
• Report potentially unsafe food conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority
• Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Aerator Operator

• Assist the 1st Pressman with color or register corrections and press adjustments before production runs
• Run the press during the absence of the 1st Pressman and fulfill 1st Pressman duties in that capacity
• Read job specifications to determine press setup materials needed
• Adjust press machine parts, including feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams
• Remove and replace worn rollers and adjust roller pressure using hand tools
• Wash blankets and clean ink and ink-distributing rollers and ink fountains using ink solvent and the press cleaning mechanism
• Assist with press maintenance
• Assist temporary employees with task assignments while reinforcing SQF standards and company core values
• Keep the building clean and orderly
• Complete the plant-wide painting schedule
• Assist in SQF audits while maintaining SQF standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Press-2nd Operator

Clerk

• Perform clerical duties required in shipping and receiving.
• Compile records concerning production, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Perform duties safely and participate in safety meetings and tours.
• Ensure production and distribution comply with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Enter data, generate reports, and enter conveyor schedules via computer.
• Verify inventory transactions and adjustments using RF equipment.
• Schedule truck pickup and delivery appointments and communicate appointment times to carriers.
• Update QAD with appointments.
• Coordinate incoming trucks to the correct dock or yard.
• Receive inbound product against purchase orders.
• Generate bills of lading for outgoing shipments.
• Maintain the dock board with trailer locations.
• Prepare date labels and file transportation documents.
• Perform cycle counts and month-end packaging inventory.
• Analyze transaction reports to determine root causes of discrepancies.
• Assist drivers with issue and receipt entry, transfers, and cycle counting.
• Audit locations for negative quantities.
• Maintain item types, class codes, and item descriptions in QAD.
• Conduct product recalls using QAD transactions.
• Maintain accuracy on promotional items.
• Develop proficiency in other clerk duties and provide support when necessary.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Fulfill overtime requirements as necessary to meet transportation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Transportation Clerk

Controller

• Provide financial leadership for business decision-making in the Americas Packaging Division
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting
• Work with cross-functional teams to analyze data and assess key projects
• Support continuous improvement activities and world-class financial reporting standards
• Provide analytical support for the local Site Leadership Team
• Manage monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters
• Analyze the Plant’s monthly operating results, annual budgets, monthly production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting
• Provide customer profitability and pricing analysis
• Partner with plant management and serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team
• Review month-end P&L and Balance Sheet results, including variance analysis
• Present the Plant month-end results package to Regional/Senior Management
• Oversee the monthly close process, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and accurate Revenue and Expense reporting
• Create monthly financial forecasts and analysis
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics
• Lead development and analysis of the annual operating plan
• Oversee SOX Compliance
• Support Operations with Continuous Improvement initiatives and Appropriation Requests for capital spending

Plant Controller

Shipping Coordinator

• Receive and inspect goods and verify items against shipment records
• Gather, verify, and pack items for shipment according to specifications and applicable transportation methods
• Record received and shipped items
• Apply shipping and receiving processes, procedures, and systems
• Communicate with other departments and outside organizations to obtain or provide information
• Determine appropriate courses of action for routine manual work
• Follow Safe Quality Food procedures related to production
• Report potentially unsafe SQF conditions and customer complaints
• Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions from complaints, audits, validation, and verification activities

Shipping Coordinator III

• Operate the console controlling automatic palletizing equipment
• Sort, transfer, and stack finished-product cases on pallets
• Read packaging specifications and ensure correct pallet types and case arrangements
• Observe pallets on the conveyor to identify defective cases, slip sheets, or pallets
• Control case stacking arrangements and transfer loaded pallets to the delivery platform
• Supply loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets
• Stop and restart equipment to clear jams
• Inform the supervisor of equipment malfunctions
• Operate automatic bagger equipment, including threading bags and completing startup
• Coordinate with business operations and the cutting department
• Follow Safe Quality Food procedures and report unsafe conditions or customer complaints
• Participate in SQF root-cause and corrective-action activities as required

Palletizer Operator

Customer Advocate

• Proactively manage major customer accounts using supply chain processes, technologies, and tools
• Make tactical and strategic decisions regarding customer accounts while balancing customer needs with Division objectives
• Develop and maintain customer, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing relationships through superior service and communication
• Manage multiple filter frame accounts with expertise, ownership, and accountability
• Serve as customers' day-to-day contact and trusted resource
• Assist with root-cause problem solving for customer issues and concerns
• Build positive customer rapport through responsiveness, proactive updates, reliability, and support
• Use NAV ERP systems for order entry, tracking, and resolution
• Enter customer purchase orders in a timely manner
• Manage order quantities and shipping methods to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Anticipate customer needs and plan and manage accounts for order receipt
• Monitor inventory levels
• Make daily decisions to ensure seamless order management across multiple accounts
• Investigate and resolve customer issues through root-cause analysis and proactive problem-solving
• Communicate across Sales, Logistics, Planning, and Manufacturing teams
• Procure supplies excluding board and pallets
• Order and plan waste trucks
• Receive invoices and pair them with purchase orders for accounting
• Prepare and enter board deliveries into the ERP system
• Participate in meetings, share knowledge, provide backup support, identify continuous improvements, and contribute to team morale and respectful collaboration

Customer Advocate II

Manager

• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
• Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility
• Manage people-related actions including hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees
• Supervise entry-level and experienced professionals and potentially para-professional employees
• Set goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results
• Support the team with day-to-day activities
• Coordinate with other areas to achieve department objectives
• Ensure policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements
• Participate in and present at meetings with internal representatives
• Follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to Safe Quality Foods
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and customer complaints
• Participate in SQF root-cause analysis and corrective actions

Finishing Associate Manager

• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
• Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility
• Manage people, including hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees
• Manage experienced professionals and/or supervisors
• Head one or more sections or a small department
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges
• Solve operational problems and advise subordinates on schedules and technical issues
• Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities
• Interact with internal personnel and outside representatives
• Participate in and present at internal and external meetings
• Follow Safe Quality Food rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures
• Report potentially unsafe food or SQF conditions and customer complaints
• Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions
• Plan, direct, and manage the finishing department operation to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives
• Support and assist the Plant Manager in daily facility operations
• Direct finishing production at the lowest cost consistent with quality and quantity specifications
• Develop, recommend, and implement operating policies
• Coordinate and collaborate with all plant departments
• Establish performance goals, allocate resources, and assess employee performance
• Lead continuous improvement in safety, quality/customer satisfaction, productivity, waste reduction, and throughput
• Assist and support the Plant and Operations Manager in all aspects
• Protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s reputation and act consistently with its core values

Finishing Manager

• Support the Die Cutting Manager in providing support, direction, and training to achieve KPI improvements through driving operational performance
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with policies and procedures
• Make-ready, adjust, and run jobs efficiently to meet safety and productivity standards
• Examine job orders to determine quantity to be cut, stock specifications, and special die cutting instructions
• Examine cutting dies for visual defects and apply correcting solution to repair minor defects
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure quality
• Ensure information is communicated between shifts
• Perform required maintenance and cleaning of the Die Cutter, including stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces, and climbing ladders
• Accurately record production metrics through SAP
• Promote orderliness and cleanliness of the work area in support of SQF/5S and company standards
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Cutting Operator

• Lead the management of strategic accounts, demonstrating expertise and ownership
• Make informed tactical decisions daily, ensuring seamless order management across multiple accounts
• Investigate and resolve customer issues through root cause analysis and proactive problem-solving
• Lead the management of strategic global accounts
• Facilitate training and knowledge sharing to promote timely delivery and accurate invoicing
• Utilize Panther system for order entry, tracking, and resolution
• Maintain a clean order book through diligent order closure and report utilization
• Collaborate with supply planners to optimize use of non-conforming product and reduce inventory waste
• Strategically manage order quantities and shipping methods to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Serve as a key communicator across Sales, Logistics, Planning, and Manufacturing teams
• Build and maintain positive rapport with customers, providing proactive updates and support
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, meeting participation, diplomacy, and respect for others