Bleached Board Machine Lead – Safety, Quality, Growth

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Operating Superintendent for two bleached board machines at the Naheola mill in Pennington, AL. You will lead the board machine and additives operations, ensuring safety, quality and production targets are met while managing a team of operators and salaried staff.

The role requires a strong technical background in paper manufacturing, leadership, and a track record of delivering continuous improvements in a high-volume mill environment.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in paper manufacturing, focusing on paper machine operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of papermaking processes, machine equipment, and quality control standards.
• Prior supervisory experience with proven leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making in a team environment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to a safe work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the operation of two bleached board machines to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Monitor machine performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage maintenance priorities to achieve machine availability targets.
• Identify and develop improvement ideas for capital projects or end-of-life equipment.
• Implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide coaching and training to supervisors, engineers, and hourly operators.
• Ensure compliance with product safety and stewardship to meet customer expectations.
• Investigate root causes and implement action plans addressing customer feedback.
• Review production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Operating Superintendent for two bleached board machines at the Naheola mill in Pennington, AL. You will lead the board machine and additives operations, ensuring safety, quality and production targets are met while managing a team of operators and salaried staff.

The role requires a strong technical background in paper manufacturing, leadership, and a track record of delivering continuous improvements in a high-volume mill environment.