Logistics and Automation Leader - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for the Logistics/Automation Operations Manager position at our Palatka, Florida facility. This position will report directly to the VP Mill Leader and be responsible for leadership of Logistics and Automation for entire mill.

Working closely with the Mill Manager/VP of Manufacturing and your peers you will utilize your gifts and talents in numerous ways to achieve results for the mill and gain valuable experience.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to: improve the manufacturing processes in the operations areas of the mill; own the logistics, automation, and support systems; and lead the operational team to be the best. The ideal candidate will possess economic thinking skills with. ability to deliver innovative solutions that provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace; have demonstrated the ability to act as an entrepreneur to effectively use critical thinking and judge appropriate risks to deliver maximum value to the company; and have a passion for innovation that applies analytical thinking skills to develop links between commercially available technology and the application of that technology to manufacturing operations.

Our Team

The Palatka mill and its products are a critical part of GP's Consumer Products portfolio, including high-profile Angel Soft®, Quilted Northern®, Brawny®, and Sparkle® brands. GP has invested heavily at Palatka in recent years to deliver competitive tissue and towel products including a new towel paper machine. The mill also features two Kraft paper machines and recent investments in a state-of-the-art Daily Operations Center (DOC) - a singular control hub for our asset monitoring. With more than 950 team members, the mill is highly strategic operation for GP and a foundational part of the local community and economy.

Located 45 minutes west of the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine, the mill is nestled in outskirts of the growing city of Palatka. Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Gainesville are approximately one hour away, and Orlando is only two hours! In an area ideal for many different people, interests, and lifestyles, the Palatka mill is a rare find!

What You Will Do

• Manage the overall Retail Warehousing, Transportation, and Automation of finished goods and raw material workflows.
• Managing and automating Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and Yard Management Systems.
• Maintain open communications with service groups (KBX, Spotting, Customer Service, converting, quality, planners) to ensure both internal and external customer needs are met.
• Direct logistics and automation resources in the completion of cycle counts, material movement, loading, and unloading of product to meet daily targets.
• Create an environment that promotes transferring knowledge and ownership across team members
• Champion and lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis when deadlines are not met, or KPI's misses occur.
• Forecast potential issues that will affect service to customers and take necessary actions.
• Optimize logistic and automation efficiencies by identifying needed staffing shifts and communicating it with the proper leadership
• Performance management of team
• Create Lead and foster an Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) culture that values hazard identification and risk reduction by promoting personal ownership

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Five (5) or more years of experience working within a manufacturing or industrial setting; direct experience must include operational responsibilities and direct leadership.
• Experience with strategic planning in a diverse environment
• Manufacturing Management or Direct Supervisory experience with responsibility for direct reports.
• As a member of the senior leadership team, you will be expected to have occasional weekend duty.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Logistics or similar field
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as SAP, SAPEWM, iCPAQs, 4Sight Yard Management, SharePoint, Passport, etc.
• Continuous Improvement certification (Six Sigma, LEAN or similar)
• Two (2) or more years of experience LEADING in an automated system.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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