Operational Excellence Expert

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.

We are seeking an Operational Excellence Expert to join our Trays and Cups team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in new project startups, providing technical expertise to ensure smooth launches.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving at the machine level to minimize production downtime.
• Lead CI projects aimed at improving processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Collaborate closely with NPD, machine supplier and production teams to share best practices and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• Experience with form-pressed trays, Paperseal, or similar technologies.
• A background in production with Ci work with a track record of successful cost-saving projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently, particularly between UK factories, Spain, and Sweden.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and locations.
• A proactive, solution-driven attitude with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality.

Skills Needed:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, particularly in packaging or related industries.
• Ability in office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team efforts.