Manufacturing Engineer

Your Job

Join Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products division as a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Paper Machine Operations at our Naheola Mill in Pennington, AL.

In this role, you will drive innovation and value creation by enhancing asset effectiveness through improved reliability, optimized work processes, and elevated equipment performance.

You will also focus on developing team member capabilities within the Paper Machine area.

This position reports to the Paper Machine Operations Leader and aligns with our Principle-Based Management philosophy by empowering you to challenge the status quo and contribute to continuous improvement.

Our Team

The Naheola Mill is the largest employer in the community and actively supports community outreach, workforce development, and education.

The area offers excellent outdoor activities, including world-class hunting and access to the Tombigbee River for fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Residents enjoy a mild climate, low cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast's beaches and resorts.

As part of Koch, Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products.

We also operate a major recycling business.

With over 30,000 employees in more than 150 locations, we're committed to meeting customer needs with quality products and continuous innovation.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.

• Coach Asset Operators to achieve quality production targets safely.

• Implement improvements in equipment, supplies, materials, and processes to enhance product quality.

• Lead efforts to reduce customer complaints and waste.

• Manage all business aspects, including costs, capital projects, and production performance of paper machines.

• Execute financial forecasts to meet or exceed targets.

• Identify opportunities for economic improvement.

• Lead projects to completion for targeted economic returns.

• Collaborate with teams to improve overall business unit results.

• Enhance asset and reliability strategies, including maintenance and operational planning.

• Collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with a focus on working with machinery and equipment, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and value creation

• Familiarity with productivity and communication tools such as Microsoft Office or similar software, demonstrating an ability to manage data, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering


* Experience initiating and/or executing capital projects


* Experience working in a pulp or paper operation


* Experience working in a union environment


* Experience with software tools such as PI Process Book, PTM (AA)/Suite, Asset Suite, ...