Gatekeeper (Operations Coordinator)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for a Gatekeeper (Operations Coordinator) for our Alabama River Mill! As a Gatekeeper, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of plant equipment and systems.

This role focuses on bridging the gap between operations and maintenance teams to enhance productivity, safety, and equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our Team

Since 1978, the ARC mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area.

Learn more about our Cellulose Division by visiting our GP webpage.

What You Will Do


* Lead the area maintenance planning effort, including coaching and developing area planners, and continuously seek and implement improvements in maintenance practices, capital enhancements, and asset optimization.


* Collaborate with the Area Operations Leader and Area Reliability Leader using root cause analysis tools to resolve issues and drive reliability and asset care within the department, supporting operations for prompt project completion.


* Ensure accurate and complete maintenance work orders, prioritizing them to align with department goals, and oversee SAP notifications by assigning work orders based on skillset and workload balance.


* Manage and forecast routine and major expenses, ensuring the maintenance work aligns with set priorities and oversee annual budget planning and coordination, including P3 estimates for outages to forecast expenditures.


* Participate in or lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for unplanned events and maintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities, analyzing data for process improvements.


* Provide technical support for capital and non-capital projects while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and demonstrating strong accounting skills with the ability to build and use spreadsheets effectively.


* Prepare for weekly planning/prioritization meetings, working with MCLs, planners, and MEs to develop prioritized lists, and adjust priorities based on resource loading and spending, obtaining approval for external resources or overtime.


* Attend and prepare for outage planning meetings, ensuring all maintenance KPIs are reviewed and addressed, and conduct regular safety engagement and walkdowns to ensure quality and housekeeping metrics are met.


* Attend daily Maintenance DDS and weekly Asset Care meetings to stay updated on maintenance operations.


* Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams through oral and written communication, including presentations, to ensure alignment and achieve operational goals.

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