Pulp Processing Maintenance Team Leader

Koch•Muskogee, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Pulp Processing Maintenance Team Leader role supporting the Consumer Manufacturing Group Operation located in Muskogee, OK. This position will work closely with the operations, reliability, and maintenance departments in the development of long-term asset strategies. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Pulp Processing Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for the leadership of the Pulp Processing and Effluent Treatment maintenance team for the Muskogee Mill. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in safety, continuous improvement, manufacturing, and customer focus. The successful candidate will lead the work processes of hourly maintenance team members. This individual will also perform the scheduling role for their Pulp/ETP maintenance team, requiring them to understand their maintenance needs for daily work, shutdowns and provide necessary resources to meet those needs, including shutdown support for other areas of the mill. 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.

Requirements

Experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial or military environment preferably in the paper or pulp industry
Experience with asset maintenance work practices and systems such as planning, scheduling, material coordination, MRO management, reliability systems, etc.
Experience in outage management or coordination
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in data analysis and process simulation software
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of safety and environmental regulations related to manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or Paper Science
Supervisory experience with responsibility for direct reports within a manufacturing environment
Experience using SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) and/or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Experience working in a recycled pulp or paper operation

Responsibilities

Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
Promote a culture of safety within the maintenance team to proactively identify and reduce risks for the team and operations
Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists
Provide direction, training, and development opportunities to enhance team performance and ensure alignment with company goals
Develop and oversee the execution of preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Ensure maintenance activities are effectively scheduled and completed to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity
Analyze maintenance processes and performance data to identify areas for improvement
Implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness
Assist with the development and management maintenance budgets
Monitor expenses and implement cost-control measures to ensure maintenance operations are conducted within budgetary constraints
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies
Collaborate with other departments, such as production and engineering, to address equipment issues and coordinate maintenance activities
Communicate maintenance plans and performance metrics to stakeholders effectively
Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues
Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve equipment reliability