Process Control Engineering Sr Manager (Macon, GA, US, 31206)

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.

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MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Manager of Process Control Engineering provides leadership to the team supporting a large Pulp and Paper Mill at our Macon, GA Mill.

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

• Manage a team responsible for the installation/modification of process control system software and application software.
• Oversee the process control/operational technology (OT) system for the whole facility, including break/fix, systems, and large OT projects
• Engage a team to partner with operating departments to meet OT needs and implement control strategies for new process equipment.
• Modify/enhance controls/OT on existing equipment; work with maintenance/operations personnel to identify and resolve problems with equipment to keep the process within availability and quality KPI limits .
• Identify requirements for capital investments, cost reduction, and process control equipment and steward continual improvement.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement.
• Provide leadership with the implementation of problem-solving strategies and the execution of key performance objectives.
• Create, implement, and monitor local KPI’s for the department.
• Liaison with other department managers to optimize mill production and alignment of process control systems with all improvement initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement initiatives.
• Encourage a behavior-based safety process.

  BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Eight (8) years’ experience in Process Control/OT.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLC), and associated instrumentation.
• Experience in supporting an operations group on a day-to-day basis.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.

  SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• DCS experience with Honeywell TDC or Experion or other Open System (i.e., Delta V)
• Installation and configuration of Allen Bradley PLC; DCS/QCS Service Management
• Communications networking and training – network design and configuration. Ethernet TCP/IP – routers, hubs, switches etc.; Client/Server and database application implementation.

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

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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