Converting Product System Leader

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Converting Product System Leader for our Operations Department in the Plattsburgh, NY Mill.

The Converting Product System Leader is responsible for providing leadership with accountability for all hourly employees on the shift, safety, and environmental compliance.

They will also coach, train and develop personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving and technical skills.

This role will have roughly 12 direct reports and will report to the Operations Manager.

The shift for this position is 12 hour rotating shifts that fluctuate from 2 weeks of day shift to 2 weeks of night shift.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue.

Quilted Northern is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country.

What You Will Do


* Build and develop capability of on-shift personnel


* Be a business partner with Manufacturing Engineers in their respective areas


* Ensure safety and environmental ownership and compliance


* Identify and correct unsafe conditions and acts, recognizing positive safety performance as well as individual and team contributions to a safer workplace


* Lead operational and shift maintenance initiatives in accordance with the Asset Strategy to achieve maximum asset capability


* Provide performance feedback and coaching: appraising performance and providing feedback as needed


* Assist in resolving complaints and issues; hold employees accountable in a fair and consistent manner, and communicate issues and results daily


* Act as a positive change agent for continued transformation and improvement


* Develop and foster an environment where employees are contribution motivated


* Work within the bounds of a union contract (USW)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience with paper converting equipment and operation


* Knowledge and experience with reliability systems, work processes, implementation, and continuous improvements

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Paper Science


* Five or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry


* Three or more years of experience in maintenance or reliability


* Experience initiating, executing, commissioning and starting-up capital projects


* Experience managing product systems


* Leadership experience with responsibility for direct reports

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The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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