GPI early career Leadership Development Program At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that held those soda cans 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.We're excited to welcome recent, and soon-to-be, graduates to join us in a variety of roles that will jump start your career in Europe! About You Are you curious to see other countries and cultures? Is it a career you are looking for and not just a job? Do you want your creative ideas and diverse input to help you and us grow? Do you want to work for a company that is thinking about their future growth?OVERVIEWThe Leadership Development Program is designed to be a highly visible experience. Through a hands-on approach, you will learn various parts of our business and gain technical knowledge of our converting operations. Graphic Packaging interns are assigned a mentor and have opportunities to network with other colleagues and team members in the organization. During your time in the program, you will lead individual and team projects and have an opportunity to make in-person presentations. At Graphic Packaging, your creative ideas and diverse inputs are what keeps us growing. Our Vision 2030 will deliver sustainable solutions to the best customers in the best markets. We’re looking for great people to play on our winning team. Now, more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join Graphic Packaging InternationalREQUIRED SKILLSAbility and desire to work in a team environment.Good analytical skills with attention to detailStrong oral and written communication abilitiesRecently graduated from university or up to two years’ work experience and evidence of academic achievements and/or extracurricular activitiesGood written and spoken English; fluency in other languages ist gut, i jest wspaniale!Eager to continuously learn and developNeeds to be self-starter, be self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and be able to work with and influence others.A proactive and results-oriented approachA collaborative style. Ability and desire to work in a team environment.Adventures, willing to move to different countries. 2/3 rotationsComfortable working in heavy manufacturing environment.Good analytical skills with attention to detailMust learn quickly to analyse data.Provide engineering support to other departments as needed.Proficient with Microsoft Office ApplicationsDevelopment skills what we want to see in the candidates:Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Understanding your leadership strengths and learning opportunitiesUnderstand leadership styles. Knowing your leadership style can help you identify your preferred style and what is needed per situation.Target specific skills. After you identify your areas of strength and weakness, you can create your development plan.Expand your network. Observation is a powerful tool for developing leadership skills.EDUCATION:Masters Degree in Sales, Business, Engineering, Marketing or related degree requiredGeneral info LDP:LDP is 24-month leadership program designed to develop operational, business and leadership skills. The program provides fast-track industry experience through structured learning and a hands-on approach.WHY GPI?Internships and Co-op are a pipeline to our full time Leadership Development Program (LDP) LDP is designed to be a highly visible, 24-month leadership program designed to develop operational, business and leadership skills. The program provides fast-track industry experience through structured learning and a hands-on approach. LDP includes full time tracks in roles in operations, sales, engineering, finance, and supply chain.Ongoing commitment to developing leaders in our organisationGraphic Packaging strives to create a safe, high performance and inclusive cultureCompetitive salaries & benefits packagesOur employees serve the community through three target pillars:Preserving the environmentPutting food on the tableInvesting in education