Project Manager, Converting

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Converting Project Manager to lead capital projects across towel, tissue converting and packaging operations. You will build relationships with facilities and division leadership, manage multiple projects, and drive innovative execution while supporting Dixie operations.

The role requires travel up to 50% and a partner-focused approach to deliver results across our engineering and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science field.
• Three or more years of project management experience.
• Willing to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute project investment venture summaries with full responsibility for managing scope, schedule, and estimates while applying judgment, initiative, economic and critical thinking skills.
• Build and grow relationships with internal teams and external preferred partners.
• Project management of select projects as needed to support resourcing demands
• Develop and evaluate investment alternatives that provide the best long-term value creation solution, coordinating with the Facility, Business, Engineering, Sourcing and Legal teams.
• Work with Procurement and Sourcing teams to align on equipment and construction contracting strategies, including bidding, cost evaluation, selection, and award.
• Manage third parties including but not not limited to outside consultants, contractors, and technical resources.
• Seek and use best knowledge and proactively share knowledge while embracing challenge to drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science field

Job description

Your Job

The Georgia-Pacific Engineering team is looking for a Converting Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of capital projects in the Towel and Tissue converting and packaging operations as well as the Dixie® operations. A successful candidate will be able to understand and develop relationships with the facilities and division leadership team, be able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, be partner focused, and continually seek innovative ways to improve project execution. This role is a Green Bay position as part of an engineering and project management organization. The successful candidate will provide support to our manufacturing facilities and can expect to travel. The amount will vary at times but should not exceed 50% on average per year.

Our Team

We are engineers, project managers, subject matter experts, and designers working with our 22 continuous manufacturing facilities to achieve one team, one vision, one result. The Converting Project Leaders team focuses on delivering projects in our converting, packaging, and material handling areas that enable our manufacturing capability to compete, win, and lead in the marketplace. At Georgia Pacific, our objective is to be the Best Manufacturer in our Industries.

What You Will Do

• Develop and Execute project investment venture summaries with full responsibility for managing scope, schedule, and estimates while applying judgment, initiative, economic and critical thinking skills.
• Build and grow relationships with internal teams and external preferred partners.
• Project management of select projects as needed to support resourcing demands
• Develop and evaluate investment alternatives that provide the best long-term value creation solution, coordinating with the Facility, Business, Engineering, Sourcing and Legal teams.
• Work with Procurement and Sourcing teams to align on equipment and construction contracting strategies, including bidding, cost evaluation, selection, and award.
• Manage third parties including but not not limited to outside consultants, contractors, and technical resources.
• Seek and use best knowledge and proactively share knowledge while embracing challenge to drive innovation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science field
• Three or more years of project management experience in an industrial environment
• Willing to travel 50% of the time

What Will Put You Ahead

• Ten or more years of project management experience
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing a team.
• Paper converting or material handling experience
• Experience in pulp & paper and/or similar industries such as consumer products

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

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).