Plant Director

OverviewAt 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.JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a talented, energetic Plant Director to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. The Plant leader is responsible for the management of all plant activities related to safety, quality, and productivity. This position is responsible for meeting the needs of the customers, while maximizing operational effectiveness. This position will provide daily direction and leadership to all departments and ensure compliance to all Company policies and procedures. The Plant Director is responsible for monitoring performance, setting expectations, and development of staff.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others, and mobilize resources; usually manages two or more direct reports.Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility.Manage people actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.Progression within roles reflects increased scope, responsibilities, and growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.Provide leadership and direction through subordinate management levels.Manage a function that includes multiple related departments or disciplines.Contribute to long-term strategy development and develop annual business plans to ensure alignment.Direct the resolution of complex problems requiring analysis of situations or data with critical thinking.Apply broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance.Establish policies appropriate for the function and interpret/modify company-wide policies as needed.Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.Collaborate with senior leadership to define objectives and assess results from a long-term fluence senior leadership and external representatives on matters of significance to the company.Conduct business and technical briefings for senior/executive leadership and external partners.Position RequirementsThe candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.Key CompetenciesBusiness acumenInterpersonal skillsResults orientedBenefits401(k) with employer matchingHealth & Welfare BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageShort and Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsVarious Voluntary benefitsAdoption Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each yearPayPay Range: $176,925.00 - $235,900.00Equal Employment OpportunityGraphic 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06