Manufacturing Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Manufacturing Engineer role supporting the Converting Department at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Georgia-Pacific, you will play a vital role in improving manufacturing processes, optimizing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and safety within our manufacturing facilities.

Our Team

The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA.

The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern® and Brawny®.

The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well.

For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.

Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day.

Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.

What You Will Do



* Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture


* Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance


* Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules


* Evaluate existing equipment and technologies, research and recommend upgrades or replacements to improve performance, reliability, and safety


* Data Analysis: Collect and analyze production data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to drive process improvements and increase productivity


* Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping, to streamline processes and eliminate waste


* Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency, safety, and quality across manufacturing operations


* Support the planning and implementation of capital projects, including new equipment installations, facility expansions, or process upgrades


* Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, actively...