Plant Manager

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Kane (McKean County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Plant Manager for their MDF facility in Mt. Jewett, PA. The role requires over 10 years of operational leadership experience, focusing on continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and cost management. Responsibilities include overseeing operations from raw material receipt to product shipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and managing financial performance. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational assistance, reflecting the company's commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated track record in leading profitable change.
• Experience building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment to the business vision and manage workplace safety.
• Lead overall operation from raw materials to finished product shipment.
• Drive expectations for production scheduling and facility financial performance.

Skills

Operational leadership

Change management

Budgeting/expense management

Team building

Talent development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Wood Science

Job description

Position Overview

Plant Manager for the MT. Jewett medium density fiberboard (MDF) facility in Mt. Jewett, PA.

Will provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, cost, customer experience, and site profitability. Responsibilities include managing workplace safety and environmental compliance, overseeing the overall operation from raw material receipt to finished product shipment, and ensuring the facility meets production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, and financial performance expectations.

What You Will Do

• Ensure alignment to the business vision and drive consistently elevated performance in managing workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Lead overall operation of the facility, from receipt of raw materials to the shipment of finished MDF to market.
• Drive company expectations for production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, and facility financial performance.
• Demonstrate consistent and initiative-taking cost management by regularly reviewing facility expenses and holding department leaders accountable.
• Create a culture that drives ownership and focuses on eliminating waste.
• Ensure the facility complies with all applicable company policies, state, federal, and local laws.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with peers in the various support capabilities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership.
• Demonstrated track record in leading profitable change and holding the organization accountable.
• Experience and understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
• Experience building high‑performing teams.
• Experience developing talent development initiatives.
• Large capital project engineering or management experience.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science.
• Progressive leadership experience in a wood products facility in one or more of the following positions: Plant Manager, Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, Reliability or Maintenance Manager, or an equivalent leadership role.
• Continuous Improvement project management experience.
• Experience within the Wood Products Industry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement plan and paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance and parental leave options.
• Additional benefits such as infertility assistance and adoption assistance may be available.

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.