Operations Manager- Converting

Operations Manager‑Converting at Georgia‑Pacific LLC

Location: Augusta, GA

Job Overview:

Georgia‑Pacific’s Corrugated division is searching for an Operations Manager for our corrugating facility in Augusta, GA. This role will manage a team of employees (salaried and hourly) in a union environment and will be responsible for safety, quality, and production efficiencies. The position reports to the Director of Operations and serves as a succession candidate for a future Director of Operations.

• Provide floor leadership to ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coach, train, and develop operations personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical and interpersonal skills.
• Align operational priorities with commercial business vision, ensuring the highest quality products at the lowest cost in line with customer requirements and company goals.
• Partner with plant leadership to enhance performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and develop innovative practices.
• Create and maintain a cohesive team of leaders; provide coaching and development.
• Maintain a positive work environment for all employees.
• Engage on the floor, overseeing plant operations as necessary.

• Supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, military, or industrial environment.
• Experience setting and achieving production and continuous improvement goals.
• Leadership experience in corrugated or converting packaging manufacturing operations.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience partnering with maintenance department to meet reliability goals.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, supply chain management, mechanical maintenance, plant engineering, quality, and corrugator/converting processes and equipment.

Georgia‑Pacific values diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitude, and background. We are Military‑Ready and Second‑Chance employers.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and HSA, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria vary by region.

Georgia‑Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon passing a drug test. The company uses E‑Verify.

Post Date: 2 days ago