Converting Operations Manager

Georgia‑Pacific’s Corrugated division is seeking a Converting Operations Manager to lead converting and production operations at our Albany, GA facility. You will be a confident, people‑centered leader who delivers results in safety, quality, production and cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and principled entrepreneurship.

We are embarking on a promising new phase of growth and innovation, supported by strategic investments that elevate our production capabilities and operational excellence.

• Own accountability for safety, health, environmental and quality compliance on the operating floor.
• Coach, train and develop salaried and hourly team members (supervisors and operators) in safety, quality, production, problem solving, technical skills and interpersonal communication.
• Lead, coordinate and align operational priorities with commercial/business objectives to ensure production and on‑time delivery of high‑quality products at the lowest practical cost consistent with customer requirements and company profit goals.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Commercial, Planning and Supply Chain to remove constraints, improve reliability and ensure production continuity.
• Champion and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.) focused on process reliability, employee engagement and customer value; lead kaizen events and implement standard work.
• Oversee equipment maintenance planning and reliability efforts in collaboration with maintenance and plant engineering teams; help set and achieve reliability goals.
• Be a visible presence on the floor—support frontline leaders, identify improvement opportunities, reinforce standards, and promote a positive work environment and culture of accountability.
• Maintain and reinforce effective housekeeping and materials/packaging handling practices to support safety and efficiency.
• Develop operational metrics, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions to meet production and cost objectives.

• Experience in corrugated converting manufacturing operations
• Experience troubleshooting converting equipment and recommending solutions
• Supervisory or managerial experience with multiple direct reports
• Experience developing and training employees in production processes and leading teams on the operating floor
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship

• Knowledge of corrugator equipment, packaging materials processes, and corrugated quality standards
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or CMMS systems (examples: Kiwi, MP2)
• Knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, supply chain management, mechanical maintenance and plant engineering
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, kaizen facilitation, 5S and continuous improvement methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Our benefits plan includes: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

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.