Job Description
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Paper Mill Area Leader to oversee the Paper Machine Department at the Toledo Containerboard Mill in Toledo, OR. This Area Leader has 8 direct reports: along with responsibility for 3 paper machines. The individual in this role reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with operations and maintenance to create the greatest long-term value for Georgia-Pacific. The successful candidate will be involved with increasing the effectiveness of the asset group by improving reliability, work processes, equipment performance, and team member capabilities specifically within our Paper Manufacturing segment.
Our Team Georgia-Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. Many outdoor activities are available near the mill including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.
What You Will Do • Create and lead an environment where the team achieves zero incidents in Environmental, Health and Safety
• Lead and mentor employees to apply PBM® in ways that are consistent with our Guiding Principles
• Responsible for the performance of three Paper Machines
• 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 to improve organizational capability
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering with five or more years of experience working within an engineering, technical or operating role supporting a paper making operation OR in lieu of a degree, ten years of experience working within an engineering, technical or operating role supporting a paper making operation
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience applying reliability concepts within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with process optimization or process center-lining
• Experience in direct supervision of diverse teams
What Will Put You Ahead • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Paper Science
• Supervisory experience within a paper machine organization/product system
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in papermaking
• Experience training and mentoring direct reports and other team members
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools
• Experience with controls design and strategies for paper machines
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.
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Who We Are As a Koch company and 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 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
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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.
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