Bleached Board Machine Operations Lead

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Operating Superintendent for the Bleached Board Machines at the Naheola facility in Pennington, AL. You will oversee board machine operations, safety, quality and production targets, and lead a team of operators and salaried staff.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach supervisors and engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with customer expectations for product safety and stewardship.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Paper machine operations

Supervisory leadership

Problem solving

Safety regulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Operating Superintendent for the Bleached Board Machines at the Naheola facility in Pennington, AL. You will oversee board machine operations, safety, quality and production targets, and lead a team of operators and salaried staff.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach supervisors and engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with customer expectations for product safety and stewardship.