Learning and Development Leader (Corrugated) - La Mirada, CA

Georgia-Pacific LLC; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Learning & Development Leader at our La Mirada, CA facility to shape the workforce by partnering with operations, maintenance, safety, and plant leadership. This role focuses on building technical capability, driving safety and operational excellence, and developing future leaders through structured training programs and PBM-aligned practices.

Travel is approximately 10-15% with relocation within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in corrugated, paper, pulp, packaging, or related manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Experience coaching and developing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives while delivering measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Develop and execute technical training strategies that accelerate employee development and improve operational performance.
• Lead the site’s hourly operator qualification and technical training programs.
• Design, develop, and continuously improve technical training materials including SOPs, One Point Lessons (OPLs), standardized work, visual aids, and reference materials.
• Partner closely with plant leadership to identify capability gaps and implement development plans that strengthen individual and team performance.
• Build development pathways for operators, trainers, supervisors, and future leaders.
• Ensure all learning programs align with Georgia-Pacific’s Principle Based Management philosophy and business objectives.
• Measure training effectiveness through performance metrics and continuously improve learning systems.
• Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to leaders across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Help cultivate an environment where employees are engaged, challenged, and equipped to reach their full potential.

Skills

Corrugated manufacturing

Leadership

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Job

Location: La Mirada, CA (Relocation assistance available within the U.S.)

Travel: Approximately 10‑15%, based on business needs.

Georgia‑Pacific’s Corrugated business is seeking an energetic and influential Learning & Development Leader to join our leadership team at our La Mirada, California facility.

This is more than a training role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our workforce. As the Learning & Development Leader, you will partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and plant leadership to build the knowledge, skills, and capabilities that enable our employees to succeed. Your leadership will directly influence safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, and the development of future leaders.

If you’re passionate about coaching others, building technical capability, leading organizational change, and creating a culture of continuous learning, we’d like to hear from you.

Our Team

Georgia‑Pacific is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of corrugated packaging, serving many of the country’s most recognized consumer brands. Our La Mirada facility is a high‑performing manufacturing operation committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing exceptional people.

At Georgia‑Pacific, we believe people thrive when they have opportunities to learn, grow, and create value. Guided by our Principle Based Management™ (PBM) philosophy, we invest in developing employees who are empowered to solve problems, improve processes, and reach their full potential.

This position offers significant visibility within Georgia‑Pacific’s Corrugated business and provides outstanding opportunities for career growth across Georgia‑Pacific and Koch companies nationwide.

Learn more about Georgia‑Pacific Corrugated:

GP Packaging

Corrugated Boxes

GP: How Cardboard Boxes are Made

What You Will Do

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Develop and execute technical training strategies that accelerate employee development and improve operational performance.
• Lead the site’s hourly operator qualification and technical training programs.
• Design, develop, and continuously improve technical training materials including SOPs, One Point Lessons (OPLs), standardized work, visual aids, and reference materials.
• Partner closely with plant leadership to identify capability gaps and implement development plans that strengthen individual and team performance.
• Build development pathways for operators, trainers, supervisors, and future leaders.
• Ensure all learning programs align with Georgia‑Pacific’s Principle Based Management™ philosophy and business objectives.
• Measure training effectiveness through performance metrics and continuously improve learning systems.
• Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to leaders across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Help cultivate an environment where employees are engaged, challenged, and equipped to reach their full potential.

Why This Role Matters

The Learning & Development Leader plays a critical role in the long‑term success of our business. Your work will directly impact:

• Employee development and retention
• Safety performance
• Quality and operational excellence
• Leadership capability
• Organizational culture
• Continuous improvement

Your success will be measured not only by the programs you build, but by the growth and success of the people you develop.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Hands on experience in corrugated, paper, pulp, packaging, or related manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with ability to across all levels of the organization
• Experience coaching, mentoring, facilitating training, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiative while delivering measurable business results

What Will Put You Ahead

• Supervisory, Learning & Development, or Technical Training leadership experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing structured technical training programs.
• Experience developing standardized work instructions, visual work aids, and qualification processes.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.
• Experience influencing leaders and driving organizational change without direct authority.
• Experience developing frontline leaders and succession planning.

For this role, we anticipate paying $95,000‑ $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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, aquí, or tu).