Operations Superintendent

Koch Industries Inc.; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Operating Superintendent for the Bleached Board Machines at the Naheola mill in Pennington, AL. This role leads the board machines and additives area, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met, while coaching operators and salaried staff.

You will analyze performance data, drive maintenance priorities, and develop improvements for capital projects and end-of-life equipment to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in paper manufacturing, with a focus on board machine operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of papermaking processes, paper machine equipment, and quality control standards.
• Prior supervisory experience with proven leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and capacity to make sound decisions in a team environment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to a safe work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the operation of the two bleached board machines to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Monitor machine performance and identify production issues, taking corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance priorities to meet availability targets.
• Identify and develop improvement ideas for capital projects or end-of-life equipment needs.
• Implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide coaching and training to supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and hourly operators.
• Ensure compliance with product safety and product stewardship.
• Investigate root causes and implement action plans addressing customer feedback.
• Review production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Paper manufacturing

Supervisory leadership

Safety & quality compliance

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Operating Superintendent for our Bleached Board Machines to join our Consumer Products Division in Pennington, AL at the Naheola facility. As the Board Machine Area Operating Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of the board machines and additives area and ensuring that safety, quality and production targets are met. This role requires a strong technical background in paper manufacturing, as well as leadership and management skills to effectively manage a team of operators and salaried staff.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s Naheola facility is a world-class pulp and paper mill where more than 900 employees proudly produce Georgia-Pacific’s well-known consumer bath tissue and paper towel brands like Angel Soft® and Sparkle®. The mill also makes bleached paperboard that is used to make Dixie® plates and cups.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education. The area is a sportsman’s paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing. Residents of this area enjoy a low cost of living and an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products business and the company’s commitment to stewardship, check out these links: Consumer Products Overview, How We Make Tissue, and Stewardship in Action.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the operation of the two bleached board machines to ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.
• Monitor machine performance and identify production issues, taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage maintenance priorities to ensure the machine can meet availability targets.
• Identify and develop improvement ideas for capital projects or end of life equipment needs to support continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide coaching and training as needed to support supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and hourly operators in achieving their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with product safety and product stewardship to meet customer expectations.
• Investigate, determine root causes and implement action plans to address customer feedback.
• Review and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Ten or more years of previous experience in paper manufacturing, with a focus on paper machine operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of papermaking processes, paper machine equipment, and quality control standards
• Prior supervisory experience with proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a team effectively
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions in a team based environment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with team members

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and address problems efficiently
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop appropriate solutions
• Continuous improvement mindset

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.

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.

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 ).