Operations Manager- Corrugator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated division is searching for an Operations Manager for our corrugating facility located in Augusta, GA.

This position will be responsible for managing a team of employees (salaried and hourly) in a union environment.

This leader will have an understanding of a manufacturing facility and will be accountable for the safety/quality/efficiencies of the production results that are impacted by their team's performance and capability.

This person will report to the Director of Operations and will be in succession for a future Director of Operation positions within the Corrugated Division.

This position is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, transforming organization that offers a tremendous amount of growth potential.

The successful candidate will have leadership responsibility for the safe and environmentally compliant operation of facility Operations.

This position provides leadership and strategic direction to the facility through the application of our Principle Based Management (PBM®) Philosophy.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers.

We manufacture standard corrugated containers providing cost-effective corrugated solutions for virtually any product.

What You Will Do


* Provide leadership on the operating floor striving for compliance in safety, health, environmental, and quality.


* Coach, train, and develop operations personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical and interpersonal communication skills


* Identify and align operational priorities with commercial business vision - ensure production and delivery of the highest quality products at the lowest costs, consistent with customer requirements, company plans and profit objectives


* Partner with plant leadership to enhance facility performance and metrics - lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and develop innovative practices, methods and procedures that add value for the facility


* Create and maintain a cohesive team of leaders and provide coaching and development


* Maintain a positive work environment for all employees.


* Spend time on the floor engaging with employees and oversee plant operations as appropriate

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment


* Experience setting and achieving production and continuous improvement goals


* Corrugated or converting packaging manufacturing operations leadership experience

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's degree or higher


* Experience partnering with maintenance department to meet reliability goals


* Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience


* Knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, supply chain management, mechanical maintenance, plant engineering, quality and corrugator/converting processes and equipment

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