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Process Engineer

Requisition ID: 10323

Location:

Wausau, WI, US, 54401

Department: Engineering

Travel: No Travel Required

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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 provides technical support to the plant by coordinating trials, troubleshooting productivity issues and working with team members throughout the plant to define issues to implement solutions.

**JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include, but are not limited to the following_ _._

+ Comply with all company and department safety policies, procedures and programs.

+ Identifies opportunities and direct efforts to improve existing processes to improve productivity, quality and/or reduce cost.

+ Manage testing in support of process improvements, new product development and other instances as required.

+ Identify and quantify issues and recommend solutions.

+ Lead or participate in design reviews as required.

+ Conduct process studies and/or recommend areas of investigation.

+ Work with operations team to develop machine center lines. Conduct machine audits to validate machines are running at center line.

+ Work with operations team to optimize machine throughput by improving OEE.

+ Develop and implement solutions to improve product quality and first pass yield.

+ Use Lean methodology and systems to manage day to day machine operations and make process improvements.

+ Work with operations to clear and issues preventing running asset at maximum design speed.

+ Identify safety hazards and work with operations team to implement a hazard mitigation.

+ Support Manufacturing Supervisors as needed.

+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

+ Four-year degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, Chemical, etc.) or closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.

+ Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

+ Strong PC skills required including Microsoft office suite and SAP.

+ Prior Project Management experience a definite plus

+ Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

+ Excellent leadership skills.

+ Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 9 hours.

+ Frequent walking for extended periods of time up to 9 hours.

+ Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

+ Reading computer screen and other electronic devices.

+ Use of stairs daily.

+ Use of ladders required occasionally.

+ Ability to walk and maneuver on machine mezzanines and platforms occasionally.

+ Ability to work with employees with diverse backgrounds.

+ Ability to think clearly and problem solve is a must.

+ Must be tolerant of fumes, dust, noise, and a hot and cold work environment

+ Must be capable to keeping up with technological advances.

+ Demonstrate initiative in problem solving issues surrounding area of responsibility.

+ Must have strong ability to oversee multiple projects ensuring tight deadlines are met.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

+ Integrity & Trust

+ Action Oriented

+ Customer Focus

+ Coaching and Mentoring

+ Organizational Efficiency

+ Effectively manage and prioritize situations as they arise

Pay Range:** **$71,250.00** **-** **$95,000.00

GPI’s Benefit Program

+ **Competitive Pay**

+ **401(k) w/employer matching**

+ **Health & Welfare Benefits**

+ **Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage**

+ **Short and Long-Term Disability**

+ **Life Insurance**

+ **Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance**

+ **Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts**

+ **Various Voluntary benefits**

+ **Adoption Assistance Program**

+ **Employee Discount Programs**

+ **Employee Assistance Program**

+ **Tuition Assistance Program**

+ **Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year**

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.** **Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

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)

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**Nearest Major Market:** Wausau