Learning & Development Area Lead

Georgia Pacific; Monticello (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Learning and Development Area Lead to support the Monticello Mill. The role partners with the paper machine department to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain training that improves knowledge transfer and job performance.

The position uses ADDIE within a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). PBM-based decisions guide training, and the team strives for traceability from need identification to solution revision across the mill.

Qualifications

• Experience building learning materials that support knowledge transfer and/or performance.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience facilitating classroom training.
• Trainer and/or supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve a task-based training process for the assigned area, aligned with mill priorities, qualification requirements, PBM principles, and the mill vision.
• Partner with operations leaders, subject matter experts, trainers, employees, vendors, and contractors to make informed training decisions and, when needed, lead cross-functional work.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain training materials, qualification guides, reference materials, assessments, and training documentation used in mill programs.
• Deliver and coordinate training in classroom, field, and on-the-job environments to help ensure employees are trained and qualified as required.
• Maintain accurate training records and controlled documentation for employees and departments, supporting consistency, traceability, and program review.
• Conduct training needs analyses, job analyses, task analyses, and performance analyses to distinguish training needs from non-training performance barriers.
• Review training programs, research practices, assess results, and recommend improvements as requested by supervision or identified through evaluation data.
• Prioritize work, support others, and manage commitments so deadlines and predetermined schedules are met.
• Become a certified mobile equipment trainer and support equipment training requirements as assigned.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and ownership of commitments and results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Learning materials development

Training facilitation

Leadership/ supervision

Microsoft Office

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Learning and Development Area Lead to support the Monticello Mill. This role partners closely with the paper machine department to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain training that improves knowledge transfer and job performance. The Area Lead conducts training needs, job, task, and performance analyses; maintains task lists and qualification requirements; and uses data and stakeholder feedback to ensure training addresses verified business and performance needs.

The position uses ADDIE as the organizing framework for the mill's Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). Training work is expected to be traceable from an identified need through solution design, development, delivery, qualification, evaluation, and revision. Our culture is guided by Principle Based Management (PBM), which supports principled decision‑making and creates opportunities for employees to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Monticello is a fully integrated containerboard mill with approximately 500 employees and continues to benefit from extensive capital investment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute within a growing organization while strengthening workforce capability across the mill. Monticello is located approximately one hour south of Jackson and one hour northwest of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

What You Will Do

• Own and continuously improve a task-based training process for the assigned area, aligned with mill priorities, qualification requirements, PBM principles, and the mill vision.
• Partner with operations leaders, subject matter experts, trainers, employees, vendors, and contractors to make informed training decisions and, when needed, lead cross-functional work.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain training materials, qualification guides, reference materials, assessments, and training documentation used in mill programs.
• Deliver and coordinate training in classroom, field, and on-the-job environments to help ensure employees are trained and qualified as required.
• Maintain accurate training records and controlled documentation for employees and departments, supporting consistency, traceability, and program review.
• Conduct training needs analyses, job analyses, task analyses, and performance analyses to distinguish training needs from non-training performance barriers.
• Review training programs, research practices, assess results, and recommend improvements as requested by supervision or identified through evaluation data.
• Prioritize work, support others, and manage commitments so deadlines and predetermined schedules are met.
• Become a certified mobile equipment trainer and support equipment training requirements as assigned.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and ownership of commitments and results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience building learning materials that support knowledge transfer and/or performance.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience facilitating classroom training.
• Trainer and/or supervisor experience.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience implementing a task-based training program.
• Experience applying ADDIE within a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), including analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience writing, maintaining, and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with training program documentation and records management.
• Train-the-trainer facilitation.
• Experience with leadership development training.
• Operations or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

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, aqui, or tu).