Structural Design SupervisorRequisition ID: 5211Location:Concord, NH, US, 03301Department: Research & DevelopmentTravel: Up to 25%If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)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.ScopeWe have an outstanding leadership opportunity on our Structural Design team for an experienced leader to manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience building and supervising a team of technical professionals. This position requires both hands on Structural Design process control (existing carton structure reverse-engineering activities, conceptual and production-ready one-up drawing development, plotter sample generation, etc.), as well as, overall team development, coaching, and management. Additional responsibilities include motivating and inspiring a team of technical direct reports so that they are efficiently meeting the business objectives of GPI and our internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements. This Structural Design Group Supervisor will be confronted with a number of complex processes and technical challenges requiring immediate attention, intervention, collaboration, and support to reach resolution.SummaryThe mission of the Creative Design organization is to bring forth new packaging solutions through creative structural and manufacturing design, working collaboratively with our customer service, sales, internal graphic designers, machinery and systems engineers, business development team members, market and product managers, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel, key supplier partners and ultimately interfacing with customers to understand their unmet needs, consumer unmet needs, and marketing objectives.The Structural Design team, within the Creative Design organization, is responsible for the development of, and modification to, both new and existing paperboard carton structure designs. The primary output of the Structural Design team is comprehensive, production-ready one-up drawings, which are ultimately used to design, specify, and procure production tooling for manufacturing of finished paperboard cartons. The secondary output are conceptual one-up drawings that meet and exceed the requirements of the end customer. The overall Structural Design process is accomplished utilizing ArtiosCAD and SAP software applications as well as sample plotter tables for prototypes.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.Supervision/leadership
Effectively and efficiently supervise a group of local and remote structural design and material handling direct reports
Assume all day-to-day supervisory responsibilities for the structural design group
Actively monitor and control back-logs within all Structural Design functions (team and individual designer scheduling, completion of design requests, completion of sample requests, completion of project requests, etc.)
Implement and fine-tune Employee Development plans and initiatives
Actively participate in, and contribute to, the Creative Design Leadership Team
Actively participate in the development, implementation, and fine-tuning of Structural Design processes to drive improvement in GPI’s Voice-of-Customer survey Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Assist in hiring process for new employees as needed
Run daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports for the structural design team
Complete and present monthly score cards to employees
Complete XP/success factor evaluations for all direct reports
Conduct department tours
Coordinate safety training for structural design team
Structural Design and Software use
Actively monitor, maintain, and control work schedule and back-log (design requests, plotter sample requests, conversion request, etc.)
Full understanding and utilization of the Artios CAD system to execute Carton Design tasks to required customer and plant specifications (conceptual designs and production ready).
Fully apply all GPI Design standards and customer and plant specification formats during Carton Design process for responsible product line (customers and growth platform).
Accurately finalize one-up carton design specifications prior to release for converting and machinery organizations.
Understand and effectively apply test procedures for validating performance of packages and features under development.
Develops pro-active alternative designs for better form & function, on shelf appearance, sustainability, increased production efficiency, cost savings and/or margin improvement.
Uses 2D and 3D conceptualization techniques
Cut qualifying and prototype samples for customer and testing
Attend machinery check-out testing, or other design validation testing events, to assess, modify or approve carton designs as necessary
Complete Quality Checks on designs for Structural Designers I
Teamwork and Coordination of Design Projects:
Coordinate designer working on projects
Function as an effective global leader and focal point for design-related detail and general communication. Produce materials to support the communication process when required.
In-depth interaction with customer representatives during the packaging design process.
Manage the addition of new customers to team breakdown
Coordinate conversion activities for acquired companies and new business
Continuous Improvement Project Management
Identify, develop, and lead department-wide continuous improvement initiatives utilizing both LEAN and Six-Sigma tools, techniques, and methodologies
Charter, monitor, manage, and complete department-wide continuous improvement projects of varying focus, scope, complexity, and duration
Drive the development and modification of CAD design standards, tools, processes and training materials
Fully develop & apply design related documentation, process detail, specifications, and intellectual property protection processes
Actively participate in, and contribute to, local engagement ideas, initiatives, and activities
Search out and implement cost saving initiatives
Skill Development and learning
Train & mentor less experienced designers in Carton Design disciplines and procedures.
Lead employee certification and re-certification activities
Provide growth opportunities and development plans to all direct reports
Other
Other duties as assigned
Skills and ExperienceRequired
Dynamic, flexible, and personable team player with the ability to lead, influence and participate in team activities to achieve desired results
Effective time management and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet short deadlines
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
Ability to work independently while supporting team goals and objectives
Ability to apply initiative and exercise good judgment when making timely decisions based on data, facts, and experience
Technical and analytical skills
Strong visual (2D and 3D) skills, communications, conceptual skills, attention to detail, design sensitivity as well as mechanical aptitude.
Highly detail-oriented and focused
High geometry and algebra math skills
Willingness to hear and accept feedback and apply learnings
Apply initiative and exercise good judgment when making timely decisions based on data, facts, and experience
Solid computer skills
High Proficiency with computer systems: MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Prior experience with ArtiosCAD and SAP
College Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience
Highly preferred
One to Three years of supervisory experience, at any level
High-level of mechanical knowledge and aptitude for die cutting, production tooling design, finishing processes, and graphics layout
Prior demonstrated experience (5+ years) with folding paperboard carton structure design
Working knowledge of paperboard substrates
Working knowledge of carton structural design
Working knowledge of tooling design
Knowledge of filling line machinery
Any level of LEAN / Six Sigma education and experience
This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties, as assigned by immediate manager and other management personnel.Pay Range: $60,500.00 - $80,600.00Graphic 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/SFeeoisthelawfederalposter.pdf)Nearest Major Market: ConcordNearest Secondary Market: Manchester