Operations Leader - Safety, Lean & Team Growth

Georgia-Pacific; Taylorsville (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Operations Manager at the Taylorsville, MS plywood location. You will drive operational excellence, safety, and team development, leading a facility focused on PBM-based principles and continuous improvement.

You will oversee production, financials, and maintenance while building a culture of ownership and strong performance. This role requires leadership in a manufacturing setting and a commitment to Lean methods and RCA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, or military environments.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; able to quickly learn new production/operations software.
• Willingness and ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment (noisy, temperature variable).
• Proven experience in employee performance management and change management.
• Experience formulating business improvement strategies that achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of injury-free operations by modeling PBM principles.
• Optimize production processes using MPO Process System for efficiency and value.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team with regular performance reviews.
• Oversee facility budgeting, forecasting, and strategic reviews; use data to drive decisions.
• Utilize Lean tools, RCA, and preventive/predictive maintenance planning.
• Build a culture of ownership and accountability at all levels.
• Develop job plans and promote proactive maintenance and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

MS Word

MS Excel

Manufacturing environment

Change management

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Wood products experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in wood science

Bachelor’s degree in industrial management

Tools

PBM principles knowledge

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Operations Manager at the Taylorsville, MS plywood location. You will drive operational excellence, safety, and team development, leading a facility focused on PBM-based principles and continuous improvement.

You will oversee production, financials, and maintenance while building a culture of ownership and strong performance. This role requires leadership in a manufacturing setting and a commitment to Lean methods and RCA.