Plant Director

We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, 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 that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Is this something you’d 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad

technical expertise.

• Provides leadership and direction through subordinate management levels.
• Responsible for managing a function that includes multiple related departments or disciplines.
• Contributes to long-term strategy development and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment.
• Directs the resolution of complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an indepth knowledge of the company and the application of critical thinking.
• Requires broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.
• Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Applies broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across area of responsibility.
• Establishes policies appropriate for the function.
• Interprets and recommends modifications to company-wide policies and procedures.
• Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior leadership; results are assessed from a relatively long-term perspective.
• Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations and substantial expenditure of resources.
• Interacts with and influences senior leadership and others concerning matters of significance to the company.
• Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and executive leadership and for external representatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• The 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 COMPETENCIES:

• Business acumen
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-starter
• Organization skills
• Results oriented
• Developing direct reports
• Problem solving skills

GPI’s Benefit Program 401(k) w/employer matchingHealth & 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. This role is incentive plan eligible. 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.