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Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging International · Stone Mountain, GA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$80k–$107k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Industrial
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at Graphic Packaging International (industrial) in Stone Mountain, GA.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Base pay
$80k–$107k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Georgia: typical posted base $77k–$96k. This one lists $80k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production supervisor openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 50%
  • Machining 50%
  • CNC 43%
  • EHS / safety 29%
  • Welding 21%
  • Tooling 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Graphic Packaging International in Stone Mountain

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Manufacturing Supervisor at Graphic Packaging International in other locations

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Full description from Graphic Packaging InternationalAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job summary

Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including: •Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards •Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources •Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions

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.

  • ◆Supervises entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees such as production, craft, and clerical workers.
  • ◆Coordinates resources and sets daily priorities for the team to ensure task completion and operational objectives are met.
  • ◆Works on issues of limited scope.
  • ◆Requires understanding and application of established procedures and full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
  • ◆Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
  • ◆Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
  • ◆Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
  • ◆Directs operations of work units.
  • ◆Assignments are largely established in accordance with schedules and deliverables; work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
  • ◆Decisions directly impact work unit operations.
  • ◆Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules.
  • ◆Interacts daily with subordinates or peers within similar or related functions primarily for the purpose of presenting and exchanging information.

Safe Quality Food

Responsibilities

  • ◆Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
  • ◆Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
  • ◆Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
  • ◆Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
  • ◆Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of 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.

Career Level

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$80,300.00 - $107,100.00

GPI Benefits 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 + paid company holidays each year

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

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About Graphic

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.

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