Logistics Manager

Georgia Pacific; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Big Island, VA is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the execution of material movements and lead a team of shipping and logistics professionals at our containerboard mill.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, quality, and collaboration with corporate transport, planning, and deployment functions; it requires strong leadership, process orientation, and a commitment to PBM and our guiding principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain/logistics function.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience applying Lean principles in a shipping/logistics environment.
• Experience in manufacturing production and/or material planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of roughly 25 employees (direct and indirect reports) in goal setting and performance for the logistics/shipping department.
• Ensure team understands and applies Principle Based Management® on the site.
• Ensure safety training and discussions to reduce injuries and property damage.
• Collaborate with corporate transportation, planning, and deployment functions.
• Manage inventory best practices including cycle counting and safety stock management.
• Ensure safe and reliable operations of shipping vehicles, including manually operated lift trucks.
• Identify and execute cost savings through increased direct shipments and waste reduction.

Skills

Lean principles

Kanban

Value stream mapping

Leader Standard Work

RCA

Job description

Your Job

Georgia‑Pacific’s Continuous Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified candidates to consider for a Logistics Manager opportunity at our containerboard mill in Big Island, VA.

Your Job

Georgia‑Pacific’s Continuous Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified candidates to consider for a Logistics Manager opportunity at our containerboard mill in Big Island, VA.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for execution of efficient material movements in and out of the facility while leading the development of front‑line leaders and hourly associates. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, process‑oriented, technically competent, and customer‑focused with a passion for excellence in safety/environmental, reliability, quality, production, supply chain and logistics. Must possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively interact with employees, other departments, suppliers, and customers.

We are looking for a results‑oriented self‑starter who maintains a positive attitude and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. Long‑term value is created through the application of the company’s business philosophy of Principle Based Management (PBM®) and Georgia‑Pacific’s Guiding Principles.

Our Team

Georgia‑Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs about 330 people. The Logistics Manager will report to the Operations Manager and guide a team of shipping and logistics professionals at the site.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of roughly 25 employees (direct and indirect reports) in goal setting and performance for the logistics/shipping department.
• Responsible for ensuring the understanding and application of Principle Based Management® on your team
• Ensure team is actively involved in safety training and discussions to reduce opportunities for injury and property damage
• Facilitate collaboration for the Big Island mill site with corporate transportation, planning, and deployment functions.
• Responsible for the management of inventory best practices to include cycle counting, safety stock management, storage best practices, FIFO, etc.
• Responsible for safe and reliable operations of shipping vehicles. This includes manually operated mobile lift trucks.
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities through increased direct shipments (transfer avoidance), waste reduction, labor flow to work, etc.
• Ensure all raw material movements are executed by team to ensure quality product and to avoid delay on production assets

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain/logistics function
• 3+ years of supervisory experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience applying Lean principles in a shipping/logistics environment such as Kanban, RCA, value stream mapping, Leader Standard Work, etc.
• Experience in manufacturing production and/or material planning functions

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).