Strategic L&D Leader for Corrugated Manufacturing

Flint Hills Resources; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance within the U.S.

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated division in La Mirada, CA seeks a Learning & Development Leader to partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and plant leadership to build knowledge, skills, and capabilities that enable our people to succeed.

This role shapes safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, and the development of future leaders through coaching, structured training programs, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience in corrugated, paper, pulp, packaging, or related manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with ability to across all levels of the organization.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, facilitating training, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application, including Excel, Word, ad PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiative while delivering measurable business results

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Develop and execute technical training strategies that accelerate employee development and improve operational performance.
• Lead the site’s hourly operator qualification and technical training programs.
• Design, develop, and continuously improve technical training materials including SOPs, One Point Lessons (OPLs), standardized work, visual aids, and reference materials.
• Partner closely with plant leadership to identify capability gaps and implement development plans that strengthen individual and team performance.
• Build development pathways for operators, trainers, supervisors, and future leaders.
• Ensure all learning programs align with Georgia-Pacific’s Principle Based Management philosophy and business objectives.
• Measure training effectiveness through performance metrics and continuously improve learning systems.
• Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to leaders across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Help cultivate an environment where employees are engaged, challenged, and equipped to reach their full potential.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Process improvement

Tools

Lean Manufacturing tools

Job description

Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated division in La Mirada, CA seeks a Learning & Development Leader to partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and plant leadership to build knowledge, skills, and capabilities that enable our people to succeed.

This role shapes safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, and the development of future leaders through coaching, structured training programs, and continuous improvement.