Operations Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Operations Manager at the Tay l o r s v i l le, MS Plywood location.

As Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence, safety, and team development at our plywood manufacturing facility.

You'll lead a dynamic team, set a vision for safety and performance, and advance Georgia-Pacific's goals through continuous im pro vement and a commitment to Principle-Based Management®.

What You Will Do



* Champion a culture of injury-free, incident-free operations by modeling and reinforcing Georgia-Pacific's Consistently apply PBM® principles in all aspects of operations.


* Optimize pro duction pro cesses using the Machine Paced Operation (MPO) Pro cess System.

Strive for efficiency, reliability, and maximum value creation for the business.


* Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team.

Facilitate team growth, conduct regular performance reviews, and manage change to ensure team alignment and engagement.


* Oversee facility financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic reviews.

Use data to drive business decisions and achieve key performance objectives .


* Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and preventive/predictive maintenance planning to identify opportunities and implement solutions.


* Build a culture of ownership by recognizing contributions, addressing missed opportunities, and ensuring accountability at all levels.


* Fully utilize work pro cess systems to develop job plans, monitor completion, and pro mote pro active maintenance and reliability initiatives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, or military environments


* Pro ficient in MS Word and Excel; able to quickly learn new pro duction/operations software


* Willingness and ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment (noisy, temperature variable)


* Pro ven experience in employee performance management and change management


* Experience formulating business im pro vement strategies that achieve results

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's degree in engineering, wood science, industrial management, or a related field


* Prior experience in Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)


* Experience in wood pro ducts or similar manufacturing environments


* Strong mechanical aptitude in an industrial setting

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