Performance Leader
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Louisiana, Zachary | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Performance Leader role supporting the Wet End Department at our Consumer Products Operation located in Zachary, LA. The Performance Leader will be responsible for driving and supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the Georgia-Pacific facility. This role involves leading teams, implementing best practices, and ensuring efficient and effective production processes. Our Team The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern and Brawny. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away. 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 Port Hudson and Zachary communities. What You Will Do * Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture * Ensure safety protocols and regulatory requirements are followed, fostering a culture of safety and compliance within the facility * Lead and mentor teams to achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices * Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement * Identify and address operational issues promptly, using root cause analysis and other problem-solving techniques * Lead and manage projects aimed at process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains from conception through implementation * Supervise, train, and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance * Work closely with other departments, including maintenance, quality, supply chain, and finance, to ensure alignment and support for initiatives * Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging the team to propose and implement new ideas for improving operations Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Experience working within a manufacturing, converting, paper/pulp, or industrial environment as a manager and/or supervisor * Proven track record of leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives * Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operational Management, or a related field * Experience within the paper, pulp, or packaging industry * Experience using Microsoft Excel to collect and analyze data * Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification 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 [1] 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 [2] 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 [3] here for additional information. #LI-CM2 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |