Plant Superintendent

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Plant Superintendent at our Plywood facility in Gurdon, AR.

The incumbent will lead a wood products production plant to work injury-free/incident free in a batch manufacturing environment consistent with our Principled Based Management (PBM) philosophy and framework. They will ensure the safety of our employees and support an approach to optimize the constraints in our process machine centers.

Our Gurdon Plywood facility in Gurdon, Arkansas, is located in a community known for its friendly atmosphere and rich natural surroundings, offering a great quality of life for those who choose to call it home. Situated amidst the region's abundant forest lands, the facility produces high-quality plywood products, reflecting Georgia-Pacific's commitment to sustainability and excellence. By joining our team in Gurdon, you'll be part of a leading supplier of building products while enjoying the benefits of a supportive community and a beautiful natural environment.

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• Uphold operational standards to ensure optimal performance and productivity across all departments.
• Drive our Safety Vision by fostering a culture of proactive hazard elimination through employee engagement and accountability.
• Leverage Work Process tools to develop comprehensive job plans, track work completion, and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance efforts.
• Facilitate team development and growth, conduct performance reviews, and manage team performance.
• Cultivate a sense of ownership and accountability among employees, recognizing contributions and identifying areas for improvement
• Manage employee performance and implementing change management strategies in line with our PBM culture.
• Adapt to and effectively work within an industrial manufacturing environment, including managing tasks in noisy and non-climate-controlled areas for extended periods

• Four (4) or more years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment required
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
• Experience in analyzing production data to eliminate waste and foster continuous improvement
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to various PC-based production and operations applications
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible work schedule

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or a similar discipline AND three (3) years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
  -OR
  - Associate's Degree in a technical field AND five (5) or more of supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) Examples: SAP, MP2, Active Plant

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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.

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