Regional Manager Plywood Operations

Regional Manager Plywood Operations

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a results-driven, strong leader to join us as the Regional Manager - Plywood Operations.

In this high-impact role, you will oversee multiple plywood manufacturing facilities, driving operational excellence that delivers sustainable growth and value across our Wood Products division.

The Regional Manager will utilize leadership, influence, and your deep manufacturing expertise, leadership skills, and strategic focus.

You will spearhead transformational improvements in safety, cost management, yield, quality, risk mitigation, and talent development.

This role offers high visibility with both site leadership teams and corporate executives, placing you at the forefront of advancing our Plywood operations business, working as part of a team delivering significant YOY business improvements.

This is a remote position, ideally located within driving distance of the sites.

The position will require, on average, ~50% travel.

Why Join Georgia-Pacific?

You will be part of a dynamic team delivering year-over-year improvements in a critical sector of our business.

This role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture, operational efficiency, and talent development at scale - all while working in a collaborative, principled environment.

Key responsibilities:


* Lead and continuously improve operational processes, including safety (EHS), production reliability, yield optimization, cost efficiency, quality, capital project execution, and regulatory compliance.


* Directly manage and mentor multiple Plant Managers to ensure strong operational leadership and aligned performance.


* Champion a Zero Significant Injuries and Fatalities safety culture by applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.


* Foster and embed our Principled-Based Management culture at all sites, aligning teams behind our vision and values.


* Develop, motivate, and retain a high-performing operations leadership team with robust succession plans to ensure talent continuity.


* Implement disciplined operational cadence emphasizing maintenance and equipment reliability.


* Identify and prioritize operational initiatives that create business value and competitive advantage.


* Drive innovation and continuous improvement to strengthen Georgia-Pacific's market position.

The Experience You Will Bring


* 10 years+ in manufacturing leadership roles with a proven track record of managing multi-site operations.


* Demonstrated success in developing and leading both salaried and hourly employees.


* Strong expertise in business optimization and operational excellence.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical, business discipline or wood science


* Prior regional or multi-site leadership experience


* Extensive wood products manufacturing experience

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