Plant Operations Lead - Safety, Lean & Team Growth

Flint Hills Resources; Taylorsville (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Operations Manager at the Taylorsville, MS Plywood location. As Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence, safety, and team development at our plywood manufacturing facility.

You’ll lead a dynamic team, set a vision for safety and performance, and advance Georgia-Pacific’s goals through continuous improvement and a commitment to Principle-Based Management®. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related setting.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing plant environment with variable conditions.
• Experience in employee performance and change management.
• Experience shaping business improvement strategies that deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of injury-free, incident-free operations using PBM principles.
• Optimize production processes with MPO Process System for efficiency and value.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team and manage change.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic reviews using data-driven decisions.
• Apply Lean tools and RCA to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Foster ownership and accountability across all levels and promote proactive maintenance.
• Develop job plans and ensure reliable operations through workflow systems.

Skills

Leadership experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Manufacturing environment

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Operations Manager at the Taylorsville, MS Plywood location. As Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence, safety, and team development at our plywood manufacturing facility.

You’ll lead a dynamic team, set a vision for safety and performance, and advance Georgia-Pacific’s goals through continuous improvement and a commitment to Principle-Based Management®. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.