Manufacturing Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International · Stone Mountain, GA
- 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
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Graphic Packaging International
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- 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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Graphic Packaging International in Stone Mountain
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer Sr · Process
Manufacturing Supervisor at Graphic Packaging International in other locations
Graphic Packaging International lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Lawrenceburg, TN · $69k–$92k
Full description from Graphic Packaging InternationalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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