Process Lead

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Process Lead/Engineer for our lumber mill in Diboll , Texas.

This role will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to optimize ongoing operations while working injury-free/incident free in a batch manufacturing environment.

This lead position is considered a developmental role for someone that would like to advance in responsibilities to create long term value within GP , as you develop leadership qualities and learn to effectively manage your department.

This is an ideal role for someone who h as experience in lumber manufacturing or someone who has past leadership experience in another industry and is looking for a change.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At Georgia-Pacific, we are innovative, we manufacture products that make people's lives easier, and we provide careers, not just jobs for our employees.

We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance more than anything else and we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo.

If you are interested in joining our team, you can learn more about our Building Products division at www.buildgp.com.

What You Will Do



* Lead an operational team in the production of solid wood lumber products in a safe and efficient manner in the absence of the supervisor .


* Train others and demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving .


* Serve as a proactive leader towards improvements to products, flow, cost, recovery, quality, work processes, etc.


* Take ownership of existing safety, quality, and performance processes .


* Promote employee involvement and provide coaching, feedback, and direction as required .


* Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, provide safety training and team development to production associates, and deliver training materials with a meaningful approach .


* Support all phases of the lumber manufacturing process to include set-up, changeover, automation, workflow, yield rates, reliability, and overall efficiency of machine centers .


* Work with GP Capabilities teams to optimize yield of best products while maintaining mill production goals.


* Analyze raw data and identify production and optimization gaps and implement solutions to close those gaps.


* Learn and manage mill production reporting metrics and troubleshoot any issues therein .

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to rotating shifts, overnight shifts, and weekends .


* Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) .


* L eadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment .


* Basic familiarity with field electronic devices including encoders, photo eyes , and lasers equipment.

What Will Put You Ahead



* 5 years' experience in lumber manufacturing .


* Associate's degree or higher in a science discipline.


* Experience with...