Paper Area Operating Superintendent

Georgia Pacific; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Paper Area Operating Superintendent to lead the paper machine operations at our Toledo, OR site, ensuring safety, quality and production targets are met.

You will oversee maintenance, coach supervisors and hourly staff, and drive continuous improvement across processes and equipment. A strong background in papermaking and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in paper manufacturing, focusing on paper machine operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of papermaking processes, machine equipment, and quality standards.
• Prior supervisory experience with proven leadership and team development.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making in a team setting.
• Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to a safe work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the paper machine to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Monitor machine performance and address production issues with corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance activities to meet availability targets and support capital projects if needed.
• Implement process improvements to boost production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage asset cost plans and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Paper machine operations

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Paper Science

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Paper Area Operating Superintendent to join our containerboard team. As the Paper Area Operating Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of the paper machine 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 maintenance staff.

Our Team

Georgia Pacific Toledo is one of four containerboard manufacturing sites within our Packing & Cellulose division. The team is currently comprised of 480+ dedicated employees. They are also a recycling leader in the Northwest United Sates. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean (Newport, OR), 1 hour west of Corvallis, OR, and offers many local outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the operation of the paper machine to ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.
• Monitor machine performance and identify production issues, taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage maintenance activities 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.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage the asset cost plan, including identifying cost-saving measures where possible.
• Provide coaching and training as needed to support supervisors 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)

• Five 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, Paper Science with years of relevant work experience in paper machine operations
• 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, with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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 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 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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Our Benefits

• 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.

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.