Plant Manager - Clarendon OSB

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Georgia Pacific is now hiring a Plant Manager for our Clarendon Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility in Alcolu, SC.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high efficiency and technologically advanced plant.

The Plant Manager will provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, cost, customer experience, and site profitability.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dynamic leader who can motivate, lead, and develop a team to drive operational success.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Clarendon OSB is a high-performing site, recognized as a top local industry and winner of multiple "Best Manufacturing Plant" awards.

The site is our flagship facility for advanced OSB manufacturing and technology, creating the specialty brands GP Thermostat® , GP ForceField and GP DryGuard®.

This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications.

To learn more about Georgia-Pacific's OSB Division please visit: www.buildgp.com/plywood-osb.

What You Will Do


* Ensure alignment to the business vision and drive a consistently high level of performance in the areas of managing workplace safety and environmental compliance


* Lead overall operation of the facility, from receipt of raw materials to the shipment of finished OSB to market


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


* Demonstrates consistent and proactive cost management by regularly reviewing facility expenses and holds department leaders accountable


* Create a culture that drives ownership and focuses on eliminating waste


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


* Maintain a productive working relationship with peers in the various support capabilities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 10+ years of progressive operational leadership


* Demonstrated track record in leading profitable change and holding the organization accountable.


* Experience and understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices


* Experience building high performing teams


* Experience developing talent development initiatives


* Large capital project Engineering or Management experience

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science


* Progressive leadership experience in a wood products facility in one or more of the following positions: Plant Manager, Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, Reliability or Maintenance Manager, or in an equivalent leadership role


* Continuous Improvement project management experience


* Experience within Wood Products Industry

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