Product System Leader

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Product System Leader - Paper Machines 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.

The Product System Leader (PSL) plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, product quality, and cross-functional collaboration within Georgia-Pacific's Paper/Consumer Products Division.

This individual leads and coordinates product-related systems and processes from development through manufacturing and delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and safety standards.

The PSL acts as a technical and strategic leader, fostering continuous improvement and innovation across the product lifecycle.

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 Zachary and Port Hudson communities.

What You Will Do


* Drive Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by leading through influence, fostering accountability, and supporting team development.


* Lead cross-functional teams to design, implement, and improve product systems and processes across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions


* Ensure product specifications, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are consistently met or exceeded


* Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to drive new product introductions and sustain existing product lines


* Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and waste minimization


* Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for product quality issues and system inefficiencies


* Promote and uphold Georgia-Pacific's safety and environmental policies in all activities


* Develop and communicate system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures


* Partner with suppliers and customers as needed to ensure product system integrity and performance


* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, manufacturing systems, or process improvement within the paper, pulp, or consumer pr...