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Paper Machine Area Leader

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Rincon
Dec 17, 2024
Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for an Area Leader in the Paper Machine Department at the Savannah River Mill operation located in Rincon, GA. The Area Leader has 1-2 salaried direct reports and will have responsibility for 1 paper machine. The individual in this role reports to the Superintendent and works closely with operators and engineers 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

The mill is located in a beautiful part of the country in Effigham county with some of the best school systems in the state. It is close to the coast and the great city of Savannah, GA. The mill has established an excellent relationship with its community and participates in many community events. Most of our employees enjoy raising their families here in Rincon, GA. Some choose to live at the nearby coast with year-round boating and long stretches of beach while others live near or in the great city of Savannah. Savannah is alive any time of year with activities for everyone to indulge. Savannah brims with all kinds of events including architectural tours, music and food festivals, art exhibits, Civil War Re-enactments, bustling nightlife.

What You Will Do

* 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* 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

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
* Experience on a tissue machine
* Experience training and mentoring direct reports and other team members
* 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.

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 [1] 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 [2] 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.

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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 [3] here for additional information.
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