Performance Leader (Production Supervisor)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products division seeks a Performance Leader (Production Supervisor) for the Wauna Mill in Clatskanie, OR.

A strong Performance Leader enhances hourly operations employees' capabilities and manages their performance.

The leader should understand the mill and be accountable for product system results influenced by team performance.

Ideal candidates excel in interpersonal and communication skills, constructively challenge for improvement, stay current on best practices, and effectively collaborate and engage with teams.

Our Team

For over 50 years, the Wauna Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

With more than 700 employees, Wauna strives to lead the tissue, towel and napkin business.

Our team recently invested more than $150 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

Learn more by visiting our consumer products homepage.

What You Will Do



* Exemplify and champion behaviors and actions that promote our Principle Based Management® Culture, aligning with the organizational vision to foster a positive and productive work environment.


* Actively coach, lead, mentor, and develop employees, enhancing their knowledge, skills, and performance.


* Focus on creating long-term value for the organization by investing in the growth of team members.


* Promote knowledge sharing and transfer among team members to ensure collective success.


* Encourage collaboration and communication to address challenges and enhance team expertise.


* Collaborate with area and crew leaders, manufacturing engineers, skill builders, and reliability coordinators to identify and address performance and knowledge gaps.

Implement strategies to bridge these gaps effectively.


* Prioritize and manage safety initiatives to support Georgia-Pacific's vision, ensuring that all safety protocols are followed and continuously improved upon to maintain a safe working environment.


* Oversee individual performance by setting clear visions and providing constructive feedback.


* Hold team members accountable for their results, fostering a culture of responsibility and achievement.


* Provide necessary resources and opportunities for team members to develop their careers and reach their full potential by encouraging professional growth through tailored development plans.


* Lead teams on paper machines 1 and 2, managing approximately 40 direct reports, including machine tenders, back tenders, windermen, and utility personnel.


* Ensure high-quality production while maintaining safety and driving overall team performance towards achieving organizational objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment with responsibility for direct reports.


* Experience coaching and mentoring direct reports to improve perfor...