Performance Leader (Production Supervisor)

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Clatskanie (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Wauna Mill in Clatskanie, OR seeks a Performance Leader (Production Supervisor) to coach hourly employees, manage performance and drive improvements. Lead paper machines 1 and 2 with about 40 direct reports, focusing on safety, teamwork and delivering high-quality production outcomes.

The role emphasizes coaching, collaboration with maintenance and engineering, and developing talent through tailored growth plans, to achieve site objectives.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing with direct reports.
• Experience coaching and mentoring direct reports to improve performance.
• Experience leading safety initiatives in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on paper machines 1 and 2, overseeing 40 direct reports.
• Coach, mentor and develop employees to grow capabilities and performance.
• Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Collaborate with area leaders, engineers and reliability coordinators to close gaps.
• Promote knowledge sharing and drive continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching & mentoring

Safety leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

Kronos

SAP

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products division seeks a Performance Leader (Production Supervisor) for the Wauna Mill in Clatskanie, OR. A strong Performance Leader enhances hourly operations employees' capabilities and manages their performance. The leader should understand the mill and be accountable for product system results influenced by team performance. Ideal candidates excel in interpersonal and communication skills, constructively challenge for improvement, stay current on best practices, and effectively collaborate and engage with teams.

Our Team

For over 50 years, the Wauna Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 900 employees, Wauna strives to lead the tissue, towel and napkin business. Our team recently invested more than $150 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

Learn more by visiting our consumer products homepage.

What You Will Do

• Exemplify and champion behaviors and actions that promote our Principle Based Management® Culture, aligning with the organizational vision to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Actively coach, lead, mentor, and develop employees, enhancing their knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Focus on creating long-term value for the organization by investing in the growth of team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing and transfer among team members to ensure collective success.
• Encourage collaboration and communication to address challenges and enhance team expertise.
• Collaborate with area and crew leaders, manufacturing engineers, skill builders, and reliability coordinators to identify and address performance and knowledge gaps. Implement strategies to bridge these gaps effectively.
• Prioritize and manage safety initiatives to support Georgia-Pacific’s vision, ensuring that all safety protocols are followed and continuously improved upon to maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee individual performance by setting clear visions and providing constructive feedback.
• Hold team members accountable for their results, fostering a culture of responsibility and achievement.
• Provide necessary resources and opportunities for team members to develop their careers and reach their full potential by encouraging professional growth through tailored development plans.
• Lead teams on paper machines 1 and 2, managing approximately 40 direct reports, including machine tenders, back tenders, windermen, and utility personnel.
• Ensure high-quality production while maintaining safety and driving overall team performance towards achieving organizational objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment with responsibility for direct reports.
• Experience coaching and mentoring direct reports to improve performance.
• Experience leading safety initiatives in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations Management
• Experience using Kronos and SAP.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Pulp & Paper experience.

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).