Operations Manager

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Operations Manager to join our Warrenton, GA team. The Operations Manager will be responsible for the operating performance of the log yard, sawmill, kilns, planer, and shipping department at the site, including compliance, environmental, health and safety, operations, and plant culture. The reporting structure could be modified, changed, or expanded depending on skills.

Our Warrenton facility is a state-of-the-art lumber mill, offering the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where your impact will be visible across the entire operation.

Warrenton is a historic city filled with the true charm of small-town Southern living. Conveniently located near several larger cities, the community offers a warm, welcoming feel of rural Georgia, with access to both city and country living options.

What You Will Do

• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with support resources to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, human resources, and other policies and procedures
• Develop and execute a profit-driven site plan that leverages capabilities and maximizes division value
• Develop and implement operating systems and work processes consistent with management philosophy and framework
• Coordinate with support functions (EH&S, HR, Accounting) and commercial personnel to ensure plans and resource deployment are aligned with business objectives
• Implement continuous improvement strategies that yield sustainable results in quality, recovery, rate, and uptime
• Coach, develop, and mentor staff through effective use of continuous feedback and open communication
• Ensure all direct reports are properly trained and identify opportunities to strengthen team capability and performance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Five (5) or more years of managerial leadership experience (with direct reports) in a manufacturing facility
• Previous experience developing production goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Willing to live or relocate within a one (1) hour drive of the facility

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, science, or engineering
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L statements
• Five (5) or more years of leadership experience in a wood products manufacturing environment
• Equipment reliability experience
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

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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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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