Director of Plant Operations: Safety & Lean Excellence

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Cleveland (TN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated business seeks a Director of Operations to lead our Cleveland, TN box plant. Overseeing 125 teammates, you will shape plant performance and culture, drive safety and operational excellence, and collaborate with commercial, service and capability teams to deliver results.

You will report to the General Manager and lead with purpose, empowering teams to perform at their best while partnering with senior leadership to grow impact and your career.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on leadership experience in corrugated, paper converting manufacturing or similar
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field; Lean/Six Sigma training beneficial

Responsibilities

Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Lead plant operations with focus on safety, reliability and quality
Apply Principle-Based Management to drive innovation and long-term value
Collaborate with local and regional leaders to meet business goals
Drive Lean tools and data to optimize productivity and reduce waste
Mentor and grow leadership team into future promotable roles

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety-driven operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

You will report to the General Manager and lead with purpose, empowering teams to perform at their best while partnering with senior leadership to grow impact and your career.

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