Communications and Public Affairs Manager

Your Job

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for making a meaningful impact? Join our team at Cedar Springs as the Communications & Public Affairs Manager, where you'll be a vital part of our mill leadership team, offering expert guidance on communications and public affairs matters.
In this role, you'll support our production and operations leaders, ensuring clear and effective communication both internally and externally.

Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs and Communications for our containerboard and cellulose operations, with a strong connection to our Mill Vice President/General Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape our internal communication strategy while also engaging with our community and local government.

Your time will be primarily focused on internal communication (70%), with additional responsibilities including public affairs (25%) and proactive/reactive media relations (5%).

Plus, you'll have the chance to lend your expertise to other GP facilities in the region, collaborating closely with our corporate team.

If you're

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Cedar Springs containerboard operation is the largest of the company's five containerboard sites, located on more than 1,000 acres in Southwest Georgia.

The mill converts timber to wood chips and then produces products that are used to make corrugated packaging (boxes).

The mill is situated just a short distance from the Florida and Alabama state lines.

Located in Early County, Cedar Springs is 28 miles from thriving Dothan, Alabama, and less than a 2-hour drive to the white sand Gulf beaches.

To learn more about Georgia-Pacific's packaging business, please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made

Location: This position is a site-based position in Cedar Springs, Georgia; relocation is offered for this position.

What You Will Do

As a dynamic Public Affairs and Communications Leader at Cedar Springs, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the following key areas:



* Internal Communication: Fast-paced, proactive, and strategic internal communication is a critical priority and need at Cedar Springs.

Leaders at the mill depend on the public affairs manager for counsel and measurable execution of communication plans.

Keeping a sizable team with varied audiences connected to important goals and strategy is a must.


* Public Affairs/Community Relations: This role will have the opportunity to position the mill as a good neighbor, outstanding community partner and preferred employer in all areas of Southwest Georgia and Southeast Alabama.

The opportunities to create meaningful relationships with community leaders and influencers, develop and nurture strategic partnerships and work with governmental agencies will be plentiful.


* Media Relations: Telling the story and being the voice of the Cedar Springs mill is important.

Pitching stories to the media and responding with answers when asked will be another priority...