Learning & Development Leader for Ops Excellence

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

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.