Unclassified

Georgia-Pacific - Rincon, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Rincon, GA

10,001+ employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Area Leader in the Paper Machine Department at Georgia-Pacific's Savannah River Mill operation is responsible for overseeing the performance of a paper machine and leading efforts to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. This role involves collaboration with operators and engineers to enhance asset reliability and team capabilities, while fostering a safe work environment. The Area Leader will also mentor direct reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the paper manufacturing segment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performance of a Paper Machine
• Lead the effort to identify, investigate, recommend, and implement equipment improvements, new systems and process changes that will improve productivity, yield, quality and/or reduce costs
• Challenge the status quo to facilitate continuous improvement
• Collaborate across roles and diverse groups, gather and share feedback
• Utilize strong communication, presentation, planning and organizational skills while multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Utilize excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as strategic thinking skills
• Utilize analytical problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot
• Transfer technical knowledge to operators and supervisors in product stream
• Create and lead an environment where the team achieves zero incidents in Environmental, Health and Safety

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience working in a paper making operation
• Experience applying reliability concepts within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with process optimization or process center-lining

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Paper Science
• Supervisory experience within a paper machine organization/product system
• Experience on a tissue machine
• Experience training and mentoring direct reports and other team members
• Experience with controls design and strategies for paper machines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance