Process Engineer - Wood Products & Data-Driven Improvements

Georgia Pacific; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Engineer at the Prosperity Plywood mill in Prosperity, SC. You will leverage Principle-Based Management to optimize mill processes, enhance throughput, and minimize waste while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Join a team focused on sustainable, high-quality plywood production in a community-oriented facility within the Koch family of companies.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics and statistics.
• Previous experience as a Process Engineer or similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply Principle-Based Management to drive lasting value and adapt to change.
• Understand mill processes and variables to identify throughput, quality, and downtime improvements.
• Mitigate combustible dust hazards and oversee fire systems when needed.
• Lead EHS efforts; ensure compliance, audits, risk assessments, and safety training.
• Manage data quality, reporting and analysis; improve KPI reporting and communication of trends.
• Plan and execute DOE trials; establish baselines, quantify results, and communicate gains.
• Lead cross-functional teams and root-cause analyses using cause maps and 5-Why.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistics

Manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc/Bachelor)

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Engineer at the Prosperity Plywood mill in Prosperity, SC. You will leverage Principle-Based Management to optimize mill processes, enhance throughput, and minimize waste while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Join a team focused on sustainable, high-quality plywood production in a community-oriented facility within the Koch family of companies.