Operations Manager

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 a general understanding of corrugated manufacturing and will be accountable for the safety/quality/efficiencies of the production results that are impacted by their team's performance and capability.

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.

About Augusta, GA:

Augusta blends Southern hospitality with a thriving lifestyle.

With its rich history, outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and emerging tech scene, it's a place where professionals and families alike can put down roots.

From live music and art festivals to top-notch restaurants and nature trails, Augusta is a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What You Will Do



* Lead the department to achieve a safety and environmental incident free workplace identifying critical hazards and mitigating the risk based on criticality


* Manage and direct the work processes for complex operations including multiple production machines and supporting equipment


* Provide leadership consistent with our Principle Based Management® guiding principles to facilitate the development of the knowledge and skills of self, salaried, and hourly employees to improve operational performance of the department and facility


* Understand, communicate, and align goals in the area of safety, quality, production, and reliability


* Continuously evaluate and identify constraints to eliminate quality and production bottlenecks and lead plans to improve current capability and reduce waste to improve our relative competitive position


* Optimize and coordinate planning for scheduled shutdowns, operator training, and maintenance and capital projects


* Provide daily support and technical expertise to area operators and maintenance personnel


* Work closely with stake holders to apply reliability principles and prioritize resources and process optimization

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Previous Corrugator experience


* Experience with manufacturing equipment operation, and effective interface with maintenance


* Leadership experience with responsibility for direct reports within a manufacturing or military environment

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's degree or higher


* 5 or more years of leadership experience within the corrugated ind...