Plant Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence at our Dudley plywood plant.

This role is critical for driving continuous improvement in process reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency, while fostering a strong safety culture and engaged workforce.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Dudley, NC, manufactures plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction.

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

Our Plywood facility in Dudley, North Carolina, is located in a vibrant community known for its rich forestry heritage and welcoming southern charm.

Dudley offers a unique blend of small-town friendliness and proximity to natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for both living and working.

What You Will Do



* Lead by example and coach employees to build a Principle-Based Management (PBM®) culture aligned with our guiding principles.


* Develop and lead teams to maximize engagement, contribution, and accountability toward plant goals.


* Maintain a strong commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and regulatory compliance.


* Promote safety best practices and ensure adherence to all company policies and government regulations.


* Drive Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace.


* Oversee all facets of plant operations, from raw material receipt through finished product shipment.


* Manage production schedules, inventory control, operating rates, fiber recovery, and financial performance of the facility.


* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability and product quality.


* Identify talent gaps, provide coaching, deliver performance feedback, and implement incentive programs.


* Foster productive working relationships with support functions, including procurement, sales, HR, accounting, and others.


* Ensuring the facility complies with all applicable company policies, state, federal, and local


* Ensuring the facility meets company expectations for production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, and facility financial performance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including process, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement.


* Proven track record of leading profitable organizational change.


* Experience managing and developing teams with a focus on performance management.


* Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles related to operational planning and expense management.


* Knowledge of EH&S management systems, risk assessment, and mitigation strategie...