Requisition ID: 14611
Location:
Mitchell, SD, US, 57301
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Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: No Travel Required
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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.
Administrative (Manufacturing) Coordinator
The Administrative (Manufacturing) Coordinator role serves as a critical cross-functional resource within the packaging facility, providing support to multiple departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This role partners closely with Finance, Production Control, Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Plant Leadership to drive operational performance, improve processes, and maintain compliance with company standards.
Key Responsibilites
Support daily production activities to ensure schedules, output, and efficiency targets are met
Collaborate with Production Control to align staffing, materials, and production plans
Support Finance with data collection, reporting, and cost tracking (labor, scrap, efficiency)
Partner with Quality to ensure adherence to product specifications and compliance standards
Prepare reports for Plant Leadership to support decision-making
Support implementation of standardized work practices across the facility
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures
Support Health & Safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations
Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements
Assist with staffing coordination, onboarding, and training support
Partner with HR on employee relations, attendance tracking, and workforce planning
Support employee engagement and communication initiatives
Provide administrative and analytical support to plant leadership team
Assist with strategic initiatives, project tracking, and plant communications
Follows standardized procedures and practices.
Receives regular, but moderate supervision and guidance.
Contacts are typically with individuals within own department; occasionally outside own
organization.
Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or
interpretation.
General supervision and instruction; detailed instructions given for new assignments or special
assignments.
Work is manual/routine in nature, but involves decision making responsibility for applying the
appropriate course of action.
Work is normally performed in accordance with procedures/ processes.
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:
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
High School Education + 2 years related experience
Experience in a packaging or consumer goods environment is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communciation and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Phycial & Work Environment
Primarily based in a manufacturing/plant environment
May require time on the production floor supporting operations
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production schedules
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.
Pay Range: $42,400.00 - $53,000.00
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email
[email protected].
Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: South Dakota
