Performance Leader - Converting - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Performance Leader - Converting role supporting the Converting Department of our Consumer Products Operation located in Muskogee, OK. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue, towel, and napkin products in a progressive production environment.

The Performance Leader in Converting is responsible for leading and managing the converting operations to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, and quality. This role involves overseeing the production process, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of operators and technicians to meet production goals and enhance performance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies to create a safe working environment
• Manage daily converting operations, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Monitor production metrics and implement strategies for improvement in productivity, quality, and cost management
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Facilitate effective communication and teamwork within the converting team and across other department
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to production, quality, and safety

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working in a manufacturing, converting, industrial or military environment
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage, motivate and develop a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree or higher in Operations Management, Engineering, Paper Science or related field
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Strong understanding of converting processes and equipment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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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