Production Engineer - Gypsum

Your Job

Our Gypsum Facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa is looking for a Production Engineer.

This role will optimize production processes, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, lead improvement projects in our fast-paced plant.

The correct candidate will motivate, coach, and inspire by demonstrating, promoting, and applying Georgia-Pacific's Principle Based Management (PBM®) in daily actions and decisions to deliver maximum value to the business and our customers.

If you are a driven leader who can operate with a principled entrepreneurial spirit, we'd like to learn more about you!

Our Team

Discover Fort Dodge, Iowa - your perfect place to call home! Located within driving distance of Ames and Des Moines this vibrant city offers small-town charm.

Explore our scenic bike/walking trail, winding through the city and connecting you with nature.

Seeking excitement? Our adjacent OHV park is a haven for thrill-seekers.

With a strong sense of community and a range of amenities, Fort Dodge has it all.

Join us and embrace the outdoors, urban convenience, and a warm community.

Welcome to your new home in Fort Dodge! At Georgia-Pacific, we don't believe that a job is just simply a job.

We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life but the community as well.

What You Will Do



* Leveraging data systems and direct inspections to assess and monitor equipment for output quality, variability, reliability, and rate.


* Providing direct plant support in troubleshooting, asset strategies, project development and execution.


* Supporting and developing network of plant asset owners through mentorship, operating procedures, best practices, and Knowledge Shares.


* Leading projects that restore, maintain and improve operations.


* Developing and applying strategies to optimizeon-goingoperations with automation and innovative technologies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Two (2) or more years of process engineering, and/or building products manufacturing experience.


* Demonstrated project/process management skills and strong analytical capabilities.


* Must have experience with Root Cause Analysis, performance gap identification and analysis, and project planning and execution.


* Must be able and willing to work in an industrial manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, dusty, non-air conditioned or unheated areas.


* Efficient use of Microsoft Office Products.

What Will Put You Ahead



* A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or a related technical discipline.


* Experience leading improvement teams.


* Ability to develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures.


* Process mapping and optimization skills.


* Data mining and analysis skills.


* Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); MP2 desired.

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