Regional Process Improvement Manager - West Coast Corrugated

Georgia Pacific; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Regional Process Improvement Manager to join our corrugated team. The RPIM will partner with the operations and commercial teams across eight West Area plants to lead continuous improvement and customer-focused quality programs.

You will develop plant Quality Managers, drive process improvements for higher product quality and manufacturing performance, and maintain an accident-free workplace while traveling about 75% to sites in CA, WA, TX, NM.

Qualifications

• Experience managing quality systems within manufacturing.
• Application of Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive plant improvements.
• Ability to influence employees at multiple levels to lead change.
• Experience using statistical tools (Power BI, Excel, Minitab) for data analysis.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership and Quality Managers across facilities, in-person and remotely.
• Develop, implement, and communicate CI strategies to improve plant and company performance.
• Lead problem solving and sustain corrective actions across plants.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to workflows, SOPs, cycle times, and materials.
• Coach Quality Managers to grow in their roles and ensure action plan execution.
• Track and report quality performance using statistical methods and dashboards.
• Lead 5S initiatives, Gemba rollouts, and Blue Diamond action plans.

Skills

Quality leadership

Continuous improvement

Statistical analysis

Power BI

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional influence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Regional Process Improvement Manager (RPIM) to join our corrugated team. The RPIM will partner with the operations and commercial teams in the West Coast plants to lead continuous improvement and customer support programs required to provide a superior customer experience through world class quality. The RPIM will utilize technical, coaching and influence skills within the plants to develop plant Quality Managers, and drive process improvements to increase product quality and superior manufacturing performance while helping maintain an accident-free workplace.

This role will support the West Area consisting of 8 plants, which are in La Mirada, Ca, Madera, Ca, Modesto, CA, San Leandro, CA, Olympia, WA, Denton, TX, Waxahachie, TX, and Santa Teresa, NM. The ideal applicant will be based a very close commuting distance to one of the eight plant sites.

This is a travel-based role and requires approximately 75% travel. Travel can be reduced should the applicant reside in one of the five sites listed above.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers. We manufacture standard corrugated containers providing cost-effective corrugated solutions for virtually any product.

What You Will Do

• Partner with local site leadership and Quality Managers at multiple facilities, in-person and remotely.
• Develop, implement, and communicate strategies, goals, objectives and systems to deliver on the Corrugated Vision by improving plant and company performance.
• Lead problem solving and resolution of top complaints and quality issues, as well as sustainment of corrective actions within and across plants.
• Evaluate and make recommendations, which will increase process yield and product consistency by addressing/improving workflow, standard operating procedures, time/motion characteristics, cycle times, set-up times, materials, product design, etc.
• Coach plant Quality Managers to grow in their roles.
• Ensure continuous improvement project goals are met and sustained through the implementation of effective control plans.
• Track, monitor and report to leadership on quality performance using statistical techniques.
• Champion 5s initiatives.
• Lead Gemba rollouts.
• Lead Blue Diamond action plan initiatives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous experience managing quality systems.
• Previous experience utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies to develop and implement process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience working with and influencing employees at various levels of the organization to lead change - including production employees, plant leadership and area operations/commercial leaders.
• Previous experience using statistical tools for data analysis (Power BI, Excel, Mini Tab).
• Root cause analysis experience.
• Willing to travel among multiple sites as needed (minimum 75%).
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Science, Engineer, Technology and Mathematics field.
• Previous experience in corrugated manufacturing.
• Previous experience in an Operational Excellence role, delivering transformational results.
• Quality, Lean or 6-Sigma certification and experience.
• Cause mapping experience.

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

Georgia-Pacific LLC is 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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, aqui, or tu).

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