Printing Operations Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Printing Operations Supervisor (Performance Coach) for the Dixie Products facility in Darlington, SC. Lead safe, efficient printing press operations and a ~25-person shift, driving key department metrics and capability on shift.

You will coach the team toward world-class safety, quality, and productivity, aligning daily work with site vision and plant objectives. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and hands-on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing, industrial, or military settings.
• Experience in training, coaching, and managing people.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong leadership and safety/quality culture focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift performance and safety/compliance in the Printing Department.
• Develop team capabilities and close skill gaps using training resources.
• Establish shift priorities aligned with site goals and business objectives.
• Manage labor costs and production metrics, including quality and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Grow your career with Georgia-Pacific! We are looking for a Pr inting Operations Supervisor ( internally known as Performance Coach) at our Dixie Products manufacturing facility in Darlington, SC. T he Pr inting Supervisor / Performance Coach will have overall accountability for leading safe and efficient operation of industrial printing press operation s and will manage a t eam of approximately25 employees on shift.

This is a key leadership role that is primarily responsible for overall shift performance and operating capability with the Printing Department . The successful candidate will act as a performance coach who achieves results by working with and through others in a principled way .

Our Team

The Darlington Dixie® plant has been in operation for nearly 85 years and is one of thelargest employers in Darlington County. Owned by Georgia-Pacific, the site boasts more than 450 employees and produces plates, bowls, and other tableware products. Affectionately known as “Dixie® Cup” by many in Darlington – the plant shifted its focus to exclusively making plates and bowls in 2020 as part of a major facility upgrade and expansion project. For nearly a century, we've created products that make lives easier. From the first disposable paper cup to our strong and stylish modern plates, the history of Dixie® is one of bringing people together.

What You Will Do

• Lead team members toward excellence in Environmental, Health, and Safety and C ompliance.
• E stablish strong commitment s to Safe Quality Food culture and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Connect individual team members to the overall vision and ensure each team member understands how they can use th eir talents to contribute to the overall success of our operation.
• E nsur e individual team members develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to deliver key department metrics. Leverage L&D and other resources to address skill gaps and build operating capability on shift.
• Collaborate with department leaders, manufacturing engineers, and other support functions to improve operations and build operating capabilities.

Your Job

Grow your career with Georgia-Pacific! We are looking for a Pr inting Operations Supervisor ( internally known as Performance Coach) at our Dixie Products manufacturing facility in Darlington, SC. T he Pr inting Supervisor / Performance Coach will have overall accountability for leading safe and efficient operation of industrial printing press operation s and will manage a t eam of approximately25 employees on shift.

This is a key leadership role that is primarily responsible for overall shift performance and operating capability with the Printing Department . The successful candidate will act as a performance coach who achieves results by working with and through others in a principled way .

Manage team performance

• Establish shift priorities consistent with the site's vision and current business objectives .
• Ensure all team members have “Roles, Responsibilities, & Expectations” which are aligned with facility and department goals .
• Practice forward accountability by establishing expectations up front , modeling, and coaching desired behaviors .
• Identify and use measures to drive performance and operational discipline .

Press Operations

• A ccountable for the labor cost , such as overtime , utilization of 3 rd P art y labor, and staffing plan.
• Responsible for p roduct ion metrics which are impacted by the performance and capability of the operati ons (i.e., product quality , material utilization and waste,
• Work with team members to understand critical hazards and risks to safety / product quality , identify and evaluate effectiveness of controls, and ensure resolution of issues.
• Apply good economic thinking to evaluate priorities and address operational issues.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least five (5) years of experience in a role with supervisory or lead responsibility in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment with direct reports.
• Experience with training, coaching, and managing people.
• Computer skills: Experience in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using Kronos, SAP, ICPAQs or other CMMS.
• Direct experience as a supervisor of skilled and semi-skilled workforces.
• Prior experience working in paper and/or food grade manufacturing.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• 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.

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.