Process Improvement Analyst

Job Title: Process Improvement Analyst

Location: McDonough, GA
Travel: 10 - 15% (to customers, other plant locations, or company sites)
Relocation: Available

Your Job

We are seeking a Process Improvement Analyst to join the R&D Team to serve as a key problem solver and innovation driver within our operations.

In this role, you'll apply your engineering mindset to identify bottlenecks, design practical solutions, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen product quality.

As a member of the R&D team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams in many disciplines within the organization to bring new products to market, qualify raw materials, and introduce new technologies onto the production floor.

Using data driven methods such as Design of Experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, and statistical tools, you'll troubleshoot recurring issues and prevent future challenges.

Beyond technical problem-solving, you'll also play a vital role in ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate specifications, and training plant personnel on best practices, making sure improvements are sustainable and widely adopted.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact where your expertise directly shapes operations, product excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, our EarthKraft® recyclable mailers are redefining sustainable shipping by combining durability, environmental responsibility, and innovative design.

You will be sitting at our GP Tolleson facility, part of our Innovation Institute®, as a member of the R&D team, you'll work at the forefront of packaging technology, collaborating closely with Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to develop, test, and optimize high-performance mailer products.

With a team of about 115 employees, we create solutions that protect products, reduce environmental impact, and set new standards for the industry.

This role offers meaningful opportunities for growth within GP Tolleson and across Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide, giving you the chance to make a visible impact on both operations and sustainability.

Watch a short 60 sec video to see what we do at Mailers: How We Make Mailers | Georgia-Pacific - YouTube

What You Will Do


* Lead process improvement efforts on the production floor, driving efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.



* Partner with R&D and operations to implement new technologies, qualify raw materials, and support new product launches.



* Troubleshoot recurring issues using data-driven tools (DOE, root cause analysis) and turn insights into sustainable solutions.



* Own the Change Request process and ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation in Plex and SharePoint.



* Train and coach plant personnel on quality and process standards, ensuring smooth adoption of new procedures.



* Collaborate across Quality, R&D, and Operations teams to resolve customer complain...