Graham Packaging

Every role has a story, and every person makes an impact.

Faces of Graham is a series created to recognize the people across our locations who help shape who we are.

Meet our Senior Manager of ESG & Reporting, Alicia Tickler, who has been at Graham almost two years.

⭐What does a typical day look like for you? There really is no “typical.” Monday could be spent pulling together data, the next day running an audit, and by Friday I’m researching a new regulatory requirement! I might start with a plan, but customers’ needs, legislation, and the occasional rabbit hole lead to pivoting more often than not.

⭐What do you enjoy most about your job? I love that sustainability has ties to every department at Graham. I get to work with Legal, Procurement, EH&S, Quality, Engineering, Sales…everyone!

⭐What’s something people might not expect about what you do? It's not just about metrics. The challenge is balancing the realities of data availability, operations, and business priorities with customer or regulatory requirements, feasibility, and what is meaningful in practice.

⭐What are you most proud of in your work? Translating an intangible concept, like sustainability, into measurable data that demonstrates real impact.

⭐Anything else you’d like to share about your team or role? Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s often seen as a hurdle or series of hoops to jump through. My goal is to make meeting the requirements as straightforward and practical as possible, without adding unnecessary burden.

With a long history of innovation and superior technology, Graham’s two Global Technology Centers are dedicated to delivering value through innovative, sustainable and creative packaging and technical solutions.

Our expert team provides:
✅Design and engineering development
✅Analytical validation and testing
✅Mold and prototype mill
✅PET and polyolefin blow molding and sampling
✅Machinery refurbishment and conversions
✅Technical training and support

Learn more about our legacy of innovation: https://lnkd.in/eZUnAJUu

♻️ Fact or fiction? Circularity starts at the recycling bin.

Many people think a package becomes "circular" when it enters the recycling stream. The reality? Circularity starts much earlier.

The choices made during package design can influence everything from material use and transportation efficiency to product protection and recyclability. That's why creating more sustainable packaging requires looking at the entire system, not just what happens at end of life.

At Graham, we believe thoughtful design is one of the most important steps in building a more circular future.

👉 Swipe through to learn why circularity begins long before a package is recycled.

📦 Need speed to market without sacrificing quality? Find the right fit, fast with Graham’s collection of stock bottles.

Explore a wide range of ready-to-go bottle solutions for beverage, food and nutrition, automotive, home care and more — all designed with performance and shelf appeal in mind.
✔️ Fast turnaround
✔️ Proven designs
✔️ Customization options available

Click to explore our stock collection: https://lnkd.in/eh5KTtZp

For more than 35 years, Graham has been at the forefront of PET innovation, delivering custom designs, sustainable solutions and proven performance.

Why PET?
✅ Lightweight to help reduce transportation emissions
✅ Strong & shatter-resistant for product protection
✅ Resealable & portable for consumer convenience
✅ Widely recyclable to support circularity goals

When it comes to packaging that performs—PET leads the way.

Click to explore all our PET offerings: https://lnkd.in/eh5KTtZp

Today is Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day, and we're celebrating the opposite...thoughtful packaging design.

We believe great packaging should be purposeful. From improving usability and shelf impact to supporting recyclability and material efficiency, thoughtful design can help create a better experience for consumers while supporting sustainability goals. Our teams focuses on developing packaging solutions that balance performance, functionality and responsible material use.

Because packaging should work harder, not be harder to use.

Every role has a story, and every person makes an impact.

Faces of Graham is a series created to recognize the people across our locations who help shape who we are.

Meet our Continuous Improvement Specialist, James Kilgore, who has been at Graham for 19 years.

⭐What does a typical day look like for you? A lot of computer time, reviewing StreamLine entries (down time data properly selected, etc.) following up on problem solving 5 Whys and A3, Daily Management, Gemba, to find out what is affecting (annoying?) operators, updating SOCs / OPLs.

⭐What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with line operators to see what I can do to help with their job.

⭐What’s something people might not expect about what you do? It is a lot of investigative work to see if the perception of what is ‘wrong’ is supported by data.

⭐What are you most proud of in your work? The continual improvement of the our operation and implementation of new technology.

⭐Anything else you’d like to share about your team or role? Change is hard… but, with explanation, I’m happy to see most everyone is on board with the improvements we have been making and continue to invest in.

At Graham, internships provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from industry professionals.

Across marketing, engineering, industrial design, and automation, our interns have spent the summer taking on new challenges and developing valuable skills. Their experiences highlight the power of mentorship, collaboration, and real-world learning.

We're proud to support the next generation of talent as they explore career paths and build the foundation for their future success.

Read more about their experiences here: https://www.grahampackaging.com/insights/building-the-future-meet-the-interns-shaping-their-careers-at-graham/

Congratulations to Plant Manager Jenny Carter for being recognized by Plastics News as a Women Breaking the Mold honoree.

With more than 35 years of manufacturing leadership experience, Jenny has driven operational excellence, strengthened safety and quality, developed future leaders and built high-performing teams.

Her dedication to continuous improvement and people development continues to make a lasting impact on Graham and our industry.

Click here to read more about Jenny's accomplishments: https://www.plasticsnews.com/special-reports/women-breaking-mold-award/2026/pn-2026-wbtm-carter/

Every role has a story, and every person makes an impact.

Faces of Graham is a series created to recognize the people across our locations who help shape who we are.

Meet our Director, Talent Acquisition, Anne Jackson, who has been at Graham for nine years.

⭐ What does a typical day look like for you? Every day is different. I might be interviewing leaders, helping open a new plant, building recruiting plans, reviewing workforce data, or creating programs to help employees stay and grow. The diversity of my work keeps me going.

⭐What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy helping people succeed. It feels good to connect people with jobs where they can grow and make a difference. I also enjoy solving problems and working with leaders to build strong teams.

⭐What’s something people might not expect about what you do? Most people think my job is just about hiring. In reality, I partner with business leaders to solve workforce challenges, plan for future talent needs, and ensure we have the right people in the right roles to support the company's success.

⭐What are you most proud of in your work? I’m most proud of solving business problems through people. I enjoy creating talent strategies, improving hiring processes, and helping leaders build strong teams. Seeing those efforts translate into better business results and career opportunities for employees is the most rewarding part of my job.

⭐Anything else you’d like to share about your team or role? One thing people may not realize is how collaborative our work is. We partner with leaders across the business, not just within a vertical, to solve challenges. Every successful hire is the result of teamwork and a shared commitment to finding the right talent. We have an extremely talented group of people recruiting on behalf of Graham every single day.