Performance Leader

Koch•Zachary, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 overseeing and enhancing the efficiency and performance of the paper manufacturing operations by implementing best practices and innovative solutions. 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.

Requirements

Experience working within a tissue/towel, manufacturing, converting, paper/pulp, or industrial environment as a manager and/or supervisor
Strong background in paper manufacturing processes and technologies
Lead efforts to enhance the efficiency and performance of paper manufacturing operations by implementing best practices and innovative solutions
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage projects, and drive change
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, management, and other departments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operational Management, or a related field
Strong understanding of technical aspects of manufacturing processes relevant to Tissue/Towel Paper Machine Operations
Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions

Responsibilities

Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team to achieve operational goals
Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Encourage collaboration and accountability among team members
Focus on achieving key goals in safety, environmental compliance, and reliability
Implement and sustain operational best practices, leveraging methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks
Analyze operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and areas for improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions
Offer technical guidance to optimize manufacturing processes within the paper department
Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with company policies, local regulations, and industry standards
Promote a strong safety culture and lead initiatives to improve workplace safety
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior management, employees, and external partners
Provide regular reports and updates on performance metrics and improvement efforts
Work closely with other departments, including maintenance, quality, supply chain, and finance, to ensure alignment and support for initiatives