Manufacturing Engineer - Pulp Mill - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products mill in Pennington, AL is seeking a qualified individual to consider for the Manufacturing Engineer position in the Pulp Mill Department. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide the necessary technical support to optimize the operation by working with operators, department management, and peers in other departments to improve reliability, efficiency, and lower operating cost. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Leader.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business. More than 900 employees produce a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue, Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.

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 the mild climate, a low cost of living, and is an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate a culture of safety and environmental excellence through critical hazard identification, risk reduction, and risk mitigation
• Develop sustainable processes working with the Department coaches/supervisors
• Provide operational/business leadership and technical support (e.g. mass, heat, and energy balances) for the manufacturing process of the area and facilitating troubleshooting and problem solving to achieve goals
• Lead teams in the identification, development, evaluation and implementation of safety, quality and/or cost reduction initiatives and projects that add the highest value to the operation to drive continuous improvement
• Areas of opportunity include Pulping, Bleaching, Demineralizers and Chemical Preparation
• Develop and support the effective use of automation and procedures in order to promote a safe and reliable operations
• Develop skills and knowledge to cover for Area Leader in their absence as well as on call responsibilities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering OR five (5) or more experience in power, pulp, and recovery

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science
• Five (5) years or more experience with Pulp and Paper operations
• Experience working in an integrated Pulp and Paper Mill
• Experience working in a Chemical Process Safety Management (CPS) covered processes

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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