Operations Superintendent

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Operating Superintendent for our Bleached Board Machines to join our Consumer Products Division in Pennington, AL at the Naheola facility.

As the Board Machine Area Operating Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of the board machines and additives area and ensuring that safety, quality and production targets are met.

This role requires a strong technical background in paper manufacturing, as well as leadership and management skills to effectively manage a team of operators and salaried staff.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Naheola facility is a world-class pulp and paper mill where more than 900 employees proudly produce Georgia-Pacific's well-known consumer bath tissue and paper towel brands like Angel Soft® and Sparkle®.

The mill also makes bleached paperboard that is used to make Dixie® plates and cups.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education.

The area is a sportsman's paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing.

Residents of this area enjoy a low cost of living and an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

To learn more about Georgia-Pacific's consumer products business and the company's commitment to stewardship, check out these links: Consumer Products Overview, How We Make Tissue, and Stewardship in Action.

What You Will Do

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.Oversee the operation of the two bleached board machines to ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.Monitor machine performance and identify production issues, taking corrective actions as necessary.Manage maintenance priorities to ensure the machine can meet availability targets.

Identify and develop improvement ideas for capital projects or end of life equipment needs to support continuous improvement.Implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.Provide coaching and training as needed to support supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and hourly operators in achieving their full potential.Ensure compliance with product safety and product stewardship to meet customer expectations.Investigate, determine root causes and implement action plans to address customer feedback.Review and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Ten or more years of previous experience in paper manufacturing, with a focus on paper machine operations.


* Strong technical knowledge of papermaking processes, paper machine equipment, and quality control standards


* Prior supervisory experience with proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a team effective...