Safety‑Focused Corrugation Operations Lead

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Augusta, GA is seeking an Operations Manager for our corrugating facility. You will lead a unionized team of salaried and hourly staff, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and efficient production outcomes influenced by team performance.

You will direct cross‑functional operations, mentor employees, and collaborate with maintenance to optimize equipment, plan upgrades, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Corrugator operation experience is required.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and coordinating with maintenance.
• Leadership with direct reports in manufacturing or military settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department to ensure safety, quality, and production goals.
• Direct work processes for multiple production machines and equipment.
• Develop operators' knowledge and skills to improve performance.
• Align safety, quality, production, and reliability goals with stakeholders.
• Identify constraints, reduce waste, and improve capability.
• Plan shutdowns, operator training, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Provide daily technical support to operators and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with teams to apply reliability principles and optimize resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Manufacturing equipment operation

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Augusta, GA is seeking an Operations Manager for our corrugating facility. You will lead a unionized team of salaried and hourly staff, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and efficient production outcomes influenced by team performance.

You will direct cross‑functional operations, mentor employees, and collaborate with maintenance to optimize equipment, plan upgrades, and drive continuous improvement.