Mechanical Packaging Manager

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking a Mechanical Packaging Manager.

In this role, you will lead a diverse team, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly while also spearheading innovative projects that enhance our service offerings and customer satisfaction.

Utilizing key PBM® (Principled Based Management®) concepts, you will create a positive work environment and foster a culture of economic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Location: This is a remote role with approximately 50% field travel, supporting our Corrugated facilities in the southeast region.

What You Will Do:


* Project Management: Schedule and manage rebuilds, conversions, and upgrades, while working closely with fabricators to ensure components are constructed to the highest standards.


* Team Development: Conduct performance evaluations, approve payroll, and continuously seek opportunities to develop and motivate your team.


* Inventory and Material Management: Oversee MP2 operations including approving requisitions, monitoring cycle counts, and conducting job box counts at customer locations to maintain optimal inventory levels.


* Field Service Leadership: Work closely with field technicians to schedule account coverage and provide direct support to resolve customer issues.

This will involve traveling to various customer sites and GP facilities, collaborating with sales, quality managers, and the engineering group.


* Glue Sales Program Oversight: Partner with the sales team to set competitive pricing, conduct glue trials, and establish agreements that enhance value for our customers.

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.


* Quality and Compliance Assurance: Identify and address quality issues at customer locations, ensuring that all equipment and operations meet GP's compliance standards.

Collaborate with EHS managers to uphold safety standards.


* Strategic Project Initiatives: Engage with machine manufacturers to obtain quotes for equipment and manage in-house and external rebuilds.

Work with customers to choose equipment that best fits their needs and manage project approvals through ECOSYS.


* PBM® Implementation: Utilize key PBM® concepts to provide management with insights and opportunities to create value through increased revenue or reduced costs.

Foster a positive work environment by embedding PBM® philosophy in problem-solving and decision-making processes.


* Safety Culture Enhancement: Improve the safety culture by identifying, investigating, and eliminating risks.

Ensure the team abides by all safety and compliance rules.


* Performance Monitoring: Ensure our mechanics maintain the GP and customer equipment to perform at its highest level by monitoring performance throughout the season.


* Task Assignment and Supervision: Assign and supervise specific work tasks at customer locations and in-house, ensuring compliance with GP's overall guidelines...