Plant Manager

Lead the Future of Corrugated Manufacturing as the Plant Manager at Georgia-Pacific

Sheboygan, WI | Full-Time | Onsite Role | Travel: Up to 20%
Base Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000 + Annual Incentives
Relocation assistance available

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Packaging is seeking a hands-on, high-impact leader with deep experience in corrugated manufacturing to join us as the Plant Manager at our Sheboygan, WI full line box facility.

This is more than just a plant leadership role-it's an opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop future leaders, and build something that lasts.

Our Sheboygan facility is a high-performing site with strong market presence, and we're looking for someone who's ready to lead the next chapter of growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong corrugator and/or converting experience, and know how to rally a team toward continuous improvement, we want to talk to you!

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we know that great operations begin with great people.

As the Plant Manager, you'll lead a team of over 130 employees-including a talented 7-member leadership team-in one of our key strategic facilities.

You'll have the autonomy to innovate, the tools to execute, and the support of a strong regional network that wants to see you win.

You will report to the General Manager in this position.

Alumni in a plant manager position can be found across other leadership positions in Georgia Pacific and Koch Industries.

What You Will Do

• Champion Safety First: Cultivate a culture where safety is the top priority and incidents are preventable.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead manufacturing processes, optimize production flow, and continuously reduce waste and variability.

• Execute Strategy: Translate business goals into actionable plans that improve results across safety, quality, cost, and service.

• P&L Ownership: Own the financials-drive profitability and operational efficiency.

• Build Talent: Mentor, coach, and build bench strength for future leadership across all levels.

• Lead Change: Identify opportunities, challenge the status quo, and lead your team through transformation.

• Partner Across the Business: Work closely with commercial, supply chain, engineering, and HR partners to align local execution with enterprise goals.

Basic Qualifications (Required):

• Leadership experience in a corrugated manufacturing environment, with direct involvement in corrugator and/or converting operations

• Demonstrated success in improving operational metrics such as safety, productivity, waste reduction, or uptime

• Proven ability to develop and retain talent, including performance management, succession planning, and building team capability

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead):

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement programs; certification (e.g., Green Belt)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Bu...