Maintenance Associate Manager (West Monroe, LA, US, 71294)

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:  Position leads daily electrical maintenance activity in support of (2) paper machines.

JOB FUNCTION:  Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• The Maintenance Associate Manager directly supervises 15 - 20 hourly employees and must possess the ability to manage by key performance indicators. This role actively leads and participates in plant safety, housekeeping, 5S and lean manufacturing programs by ensuring goals are met within the department.
• The Maintenance Associate Manager will be responsible for efficient preventive maintenance work scheduling and execution to optimize equipment. The Maintenance Associate Manager will also be responsible for the coordination with production colleagues to eliminate equipment failures, root cause failure analysis participation, and compliance with all required Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Safe work exectution will be promoted through dialy safety briefing with the crew, monthy safety meetings, and ensuring the crew receives all required safety training. The manager will be required to perform rotating weekly maintenance on-call duty for the entire mill. 
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of electrical maintenance supervisory experience in related industries is required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Candor/Integrity; Assertive Leadership skills; Sense of Urgency; People skills including coaching, teaching, managing and confronting; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Organized work practices and attention to detail; Self-discipline and the willingness to support colleagues unselfishly; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and a CMMS system preferably SAP.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email View email address on careers.graphicpkg.com"> View email address on careers.graphicpkg.com . 

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