Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

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Oglethorpe, GA

Pay Rate

$106,700-$130,500

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

• This position reports to the Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Area Lead. The incumbent will serve as a member of the ME and operations team responsible for delivering year-over-year cost reduction and process improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety; broad based participation in the mill’s safety process and initiatives.
• Support the achievement of the GMS Cost reduction elements in your area of responsibility.
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices for assigned areas and develop and champion process improvement/cost reduction projects.
• Facilitate manufacturing process improvements.
• Learn and expand practical knowledge of the ME toolbox (facilitation, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Advanced Analytics).
• Use these skills to resolve mill issues, capitalize on opportunities, design and implement trials for various product and/or process changes, commission, install, and start up new equipment.
• Provide support for project management and/or outage management during annual outages.
• Coach and mentor department interns and co-ops.
• Plan elective learning opportunities based on current assignments and developmental needs.
• Commit to our team-based organization which values employee participation and teamwork.

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Pulp & Paper engineering or related field highly preferred.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication, problem solving, time management, conflict resolution, and task group facilitation skills.
• Ability to excel with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing, Minitab, Parcview, PI Vision, and Power BI.

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Global Cellulose Fibers helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications, including towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, and incontinence, among others. Additional information can be found by visiting

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well‑being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

We’ve Got You Covered

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position:
Flint River Mill, 2449 Stagecoach Rd, Oglethorpe, GA 31068.

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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