Plant Manager

Plant Manager- Plywood

Georgia-Pacific in Gurdon, AR manufactures pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction.

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com .

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking a Plant Manager at the Gurdon, AR Plywood location..

This key leadership role provides strategic leadership and coaching to employees through a shared vision for the operation, driving continuous improvement in process reliability, product quality, and operating cost.

The preferred candidate will:



* Lead by example; coaching and developing others


* Support and lead effective change throughout the facility


* Develop, lead and coach teams for maximum engagement and participation in pursuit of objectives and goals.


* Have a strong commitment in EHS


* Provide direction to team to successfully execute workflow process

What You Will Do In Your Role


* Leading and mentoring employees to build a Principle Based Management (PBM®) culture in ways that are consistent with our guiding principles


* Leading overall operation of the facility, from receipt of raw materials to the shipment of finished lumber to market


* Ensuring the facility meets company expectations for production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, and facility financial performance


* Ensuring a consistently high level of performance in the areas of managing workplace safety and environmental compliance by driving Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) down through the organization


* Selecting and developing a team of Principled Entrepreneurs who work together to create long-term value


* Maintaining a productive working relationship with peers in the various support capabilities such as procurement, sales, accounting, HR, etc.


* Ensuring the facility complies with all applicable company policies, and state, federal and local

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:


* Three (3) or more years of experience leading manufacturing processes, which includes work processes, operations excellence, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement


* Demonstrated track record in leading profitable change in an organization


* Experience leading and managing direct reports, including recognition of talent gaps, coaching, performance feedback, and incentives


* Experience with planning/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices


* Experience and understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) management systems, risk assessment/mitigation, and project planning and execution


* Must be able and willing to work safely, and promote and enforce safe work practices


* Experience formulating business improvement strategies that achieve results

What Will Put You Ahea...