Manufacturing Engineer - Facilities - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific Dixie® Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Manufacturing Engineer - Facilities role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Muskogee, OK. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

The Manufacturing Engineer for Facilities at Georgia-Pacific is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes and facility infrastructure to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that support the manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, sustainability, and compliance with industry standards. This position will collaborate closely with production teams, maintenance personnel, and external contractors to ensure that facility operations align with Georgia-Pacific's strategic objectives and operational excellence.

Our Team

The Muskogee Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Muskogee community.

What You Will Do

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
• Design and implement facility layouts that optimize workflow and space utilization
• Lead facility-related projects, from concept through implementation, ensuring project goals, timelines, and budgets are achieved
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility and production equipment
• Implement reliability engineering principles to extend the lifespan of building systems and manufacturing equipment
• Drive initiatives to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability within the manufacturing facilities
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance teams and production staff on facility systems and equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in manufacturing engineering within a facilities context, preferably in the paper or consumer products industry
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Proven project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in CAD software and facility management systems
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management
• Experience working in a paper, pulp or converting environment
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop appropriate solutions
• Lean Six Sigma certification

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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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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