PRODUCTION LEADER PAPER MACHINES 6 & 7

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 40,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe. Georgia-Pacific is an independently managed and operated company of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

We are seeking a Production Leader for Paper Machines 6 & 7 at our Wauna Mill in Clatskanie, Oregon.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the overall operation of Paper Machines 6 & 7 which are 200 inch TAD technology machines at the Georgia-Pacific Corporation Wauna Mill located along the Columbia River in Oregon.
• Provide leadership to inspire all within the organization to achieve the mills safety and reliability vision.
• Accomplish improved performance through 100% compliance in safety and health, customer satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, cost management and asset availability.
• Drive process & equipment modifications that result in improved product quality, reduced variation and higher customer satisfaction (both internal and external).
• Develop team to deliver world class results. Team consists of 3 salaried (Optimizer, Operational Maintenance Gatekeeper and Asset Availability Leader) and 45 operators.
• Build organizational capabilities in MBM Guiding Principles and Decision Making Framework so it’s incorporated in all aspects of day-to-day operations.
• Add value by facilitating the development and utilization of cost management tools for 6 & 7 Paper Machines at the Mill.
• Facilitate the development of an asset utilization and capital improvement strategy for the Paper Machines.
• Drive year-over-year improvement in operations productivity and net profit.

Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Mechanical, Paper Science, Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of Pulp and Paper Mill leadership experience.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities:
• Experience in tissue papermaking is preferred.
• Experience in a Union environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated operational results showing YOY improvement.
• Leadership capabilities to move an organization, presentation skills, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate fundamental economic skills.

We are an EOE. M/F/D/V