Operations Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Madison Plywood mill in Madison, GA, is committed to excellence in manufacturing and innovation. Our team thrives on collaboration and a shared dedication to producing high-quality plywood products that meet the diverse needs of our customers. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement methodologies, we strive to enhance our operational efficiency and product quality.

At Madison, we foster a culture of safety, integrity, and mutual respect, encouraging every team member to contribute their unique skills and insights. Our commitment to professional development and teamwork ensures that we remain at the forefront of the industry, delivering value and superior results. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of plywood manufacturing through innovative practices and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead a wood products production facility to work injury-free/incident-free in a discrete manufacturing environment consistent with either the Principle Based Management (PBM)® or Market Based Management (MBM)® philosophy and framework, depending on location.
• Develop and maintain Georgia-Pacific's safety vision throughout the Operations team.
• Support the Machine Paced Operation (MPO) Process System to align and optimize the manufacturing enterprise in delivering value to the business.
• Ensure the facility operates effectively and efficiently while advancing the Georgia-Pacific Safety Vision.
• Manage the standards of key strategies, financial reviews, and forecasting.
• Fully utilize Work Process to develop job plans, track work completion, and promote preventive & predictive maintenance.
• Facilitate team development and growth, review/manage performance.
• Build employee commitment and ownership, and hold employees accountable.
• Identify contributions and missed opportunities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Five (5) or more years of leadership and supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment required.
• Intermediate or higher-level knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and the ability to learn various PC-based production and operations applications.
• Capability and willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, non-air-conditioned, or unheated areas.
• Experience in employee performance management and change management.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, industrial management, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and utilization of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or similar problem-solving techniques.
• Experience in a Wood Products manufacturing facility.
• Mechanical aptitude in an industrial environment.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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