Vice-President Engineering, Homecare & Industrial

Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth. Overview:The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for the technical success of the Homecare & Industrial business unit – including project execution, product development, capital engineering and operational support. This role is also responsible for developing the strategic technical plan for the business, working with customers and commercial leadership to create product and equipment strategies that align with the overall corporate and BU strategies that help grow the business and develop long term relationships with our customers.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities The primary duties of a Vice President of Engineering include:Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all project work meets Graham’s safety requirements and develop tools to achieve accident-free project work alongside the EH&S team.Develop and execute a technical strategy for the business unit – including product development, equipment selection, project execution, capital planning, problem solving and continuous improvementEnsure that program launches meet our customer’s quality and timing expectations as well as Graham’s business case requirementsDevelop creative and competitive technical solutions to win new business and achieve technical, operational and commercial success (including on-site opportunities)Represent Graham’s technical organization in meetings with key customers - communicating complex technical information that facilitate clarity, problem solving and competitive business proposals.Oversee project execution success through adherence to the APQP process and drive continuous improvement of organizational business processesDevelop and commercialize new products with comprehensive specifications that so that the packages that we launch meet all our customer’s needsEnsure that we are following a robust process for capital engineering and line layout development, including the specification, selection, testing, installation, training and start-up for new equipment - guaranteeing that it can be operated safely, produce a product that exceeds the customer’s quality requirements as well as meet business expectations for cost, timing and performance.Foster a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement through the execution of highly impactful problem-solving activities and the support of plant improvement activitiesProvide input to the central R&D team and ensure that the team’s focus is aligned to the BU strategyDevelop a career plan for the team of managers, engineers and program managers - mentor, coach and develop the teamTravel up to 30% at times.Core Proficiencies And SkillsThe following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:Leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate the BU objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment to the business strategy.Strong business acumen, including industry-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units. Familiar with industry trends and innovation.Able to lead cross functional groups to achieve strategic prioritiesExtensive experience working closely with customers in a technical roleInnovative thinker and strong problem solverExcellent verbal and written communication – organized, responsive, respectful and poised under stressIndustry leading knowledge of blow molders, injection molders, secondary finishing operations, inspection equipment and packaging equipmentExpert in the design of injection mold and blow molding manufacturing linesRecognized as a technical authority in the rigid plastic packaging industryExpert in plant layouts and overall plant operationsStrong coaching, mentoring and leadership skillsKnowledge of plastic materials properties, packaging requirements and functional testing procedures, especially as they apply to rigid plastic packagingProcess oriented individual who can effectively diagnose process related issue or improvement opportunities in business processes and implement appropriate solutionsDeep knowledge of utilities (air, water, power)Strong project management skillsQualificationsEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements Those Listed For The Position Of Vertical Launch ManagerBS degree in a related field (Engineering, Business Administration).Seven to 10 years of diverse roles and increasing leadership responsibilities across major projects and programsDemonstrated experience in managing "upward" among senior leadershipDemonstrated experience in leading diverse teamsExperience in program planning, coordinating diverse geographically located team members, procurement, and installation and start-up of capital equipment projects.Experience in projects involving manufacturing lines performing industrial processingBackground in strategy development.Experience in managing projects in a geographically dispersed matrix organizationExperience developing plastic packaging as a supplier, converter or packaging customerExperience managing a team of engineersExperience with innovation and product development processesExperience developing engineering processes and standard workExperience working with customer to develop product designs and specificationsExperience using and training others in a PDCA-based problem solving methodologyThe standard compensation for this role is $211,000 - $316,500. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factorsCompensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements. EEO Disclaimer: Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.