Performance Leader

Koch•Muskogee, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking a Performance Leader - Converting to drive operational excellence and team engagement in our converting operations supporting 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 plays a pivotal role in coaching and leading production teams to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. This position focuses on aligning team performance with business priorities through effective leadership, problem-solving, and process optimization.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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, paper and/or pulp processes and equipment

Responsibilities

Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve their full potential
Build a high-performing team culture by fostering accountability, collaboration, and engagement
Monitor and improve the performance of converting operations to meet or exceed safety, quality, and production targets
Analyze and optimize production processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase reliability
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making
Promote and enforce safety standards to create a safe working environment for all employees
Ensure compliance with Georgia-Pacific policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to proactively address hazards
Ensure converting processes meet product quality specifications and customer expectations
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to implement corrective actions for quality concerns
Drive consistency and adherence to operating procedures to maintain high-quality standards
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, and productivity
Analyze data and provide actionable insights to improve operational outcomes
Prepare and present performance reports to facility leadership
Oversee workforce scheduling, equipment utilization, and material flow to meet production goals efficiently
Collaborate with maintenance and reliability teams to ensure equipment readiness and minimal downtime