Manufacturing Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Manufacturing Engineer role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Zachary, LA .

The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Georgia-Pacific, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of paper machine manufacturing processes.

Your role involves designing, developing, and improving manufacturing systems to optimize productivity, quality, and safety.

This position will work closely with the operations, reliability, and maintenance departments in the development of long-term asset strategies.

Our Team

The Port Hudson Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation.

We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.

Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day.

Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.

What You Will Do


* Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture


* Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality


* Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies


* Lead projects related to process optimization and equipment enhancement


* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and processes


* Provide technical support to operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues


* Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures


* In line with Georgia Pacific commitment to continuous improvement, you will lead or participate in projects aimed at enhancing quality, operational efficiency, and cost reduction


* Work with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure proper functioning of equipment


* Evaluate and recommend new technologies that can enhance manufacturing processes


* Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement


* Prepare reports and presentations for management


* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations


* Participate in safety audits and risk assessments

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Knowledge of paper manufacturing processes, equipment and industry standards


* Prior experience working within a paper/pulp manufacturing, industrial or military ...