Reliability Supervisor

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Reliability Supervisor to lead our Sheboygan maintenance team, driving reliability and continuous improvement in a high-volume corrugated packaging facility. You will manage preventive and predictive maintenance, coach talent, and partner with Operations to maximize uptime while ensuring a strong safety culture.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced industrial setting, with CMMS proficiency and experience with PLCs, drives, and instrumentation to

Qualifications

• Experience leading industrial maintenance teams with emphasis on safety and accountability.
• Background in preventive and predictive maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and asset management processes.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, drives, motors, instrumentation, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team while maintaining safety.
• Own asset reliability by driving preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve line efficiency and equipment uptime.
• Coach and mentor staff to build skills, ownership, and problem-solving.
• Promote safety by identifying hazards and implementing controls.
• Provide technical direction on troubleshooting and repairs.
• Use CMMS and digital tools to manage work orders and track outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce costs and extend equipment life.
• Provide leadership on nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

CMMS

Preventive maintenance

Industrial control systems

Education

Technical degree

Tools

CMMS software

PLC & instrumentation

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Reliability Supervisor to lead our maintenance team at our Sheboygan, WI Corrugated Packaging facility. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, technically complex manufacturing environment.

We’re looking for someone who is driven by reliability, safety, and continuous improvement and who enjoys developing people as much as solving technical problems. In this role, you will play a critical part in increasing equipment uptime, improving asset reliability, and supporting a culture where every employee has the knowledge and tools to contribute at a high level.

You’ll work with specialized high-volume equipment unique to corrugated bulk packaging while advancing our Principle-Based Management™ culture and shaping the long-term reliability strategy of the facility.

Our Team

Our Sheboygan facility is part of a highly invested, growth-oriented network within Georgia-Pacific. We are committed to building strong customer partnerships, advancing equipment capability, and developing manufacturing leaders who create long-term value. As a key member of the plant leadership team, you’ll collaborate closely with maintenance, quality, and commercial partners to deliver best-in-class corrugated solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team, ensuring safe work practices in a safe, continuous manufacturing environment
• Own the reliability and performance of plant assets by driving improvements in preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance
• Partner closely with Operations to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize equipment availability
• Coach, mentor, and build talent—advancing skills, ownership, accountability, and problem-solving capability
• Promote a strong safety culture by proactively identifying hazards and implementing engineering and administrative controls
• Provide technical direction on troubleshooting, repairs, and quality of craft work to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes
• Use CMMS and digital tools to manage work orders, track results, and drive data-based decision-making
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve reliability, and expand equipment life
• Work a flexible schedule and provide leadership support on nights, weekends, or holidays as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience leading and supervising teams, including mentoring and training staff to develop skills, improve performance, and ensure accountability
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, production, or military environment
• Working knowledge of CMMS or similar tools to plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities
• Experience in preventive/predictive maintenance and hands‑on experience with industrial control systems (PLCs, drives, motors, instrumentation, or automation)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Leadership experience in corrugated, pulp/paper, or packaging industries
• Experience in maintenance planning, including developing preventive maintenance schedules, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating with operations and maintenance teams
• Experience leading skilled trades or maintenance teams with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance in heavy industrial or manufacturing settings (corrugated, paper, packaging, or similar)
• Postsecondary education in a technical field
• History of improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, or implementing maintenance best practices using data-driven decision‑making

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 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.

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