Learning and Development Leader; Corrugated; La Mirada, CA

Learning and Development Leader (Corrugated) - La Mirada, CA

life insurance, parental leave, relocation assistance

Jul 17, 2026

Location:

La Mirada, CA (Relocation assistance available within the U.S.)

Travel:
Approximately 10-15%, based on business needs.

Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated business is seeking an energetic and influential Learning & Development Leader to join our leadership team at our La Mirada, California facility.

This is more than a training role-it's an opportunity to shape the future of our workforce. As the Learning & Development Leader, you will partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and plant leadership to build the knowledge, skills, and capabilities that enable our employees to succeed. Your leadership will directly influence safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, and the development of future leaders.

If you're passionate about coaching others, building technical capability, leading organizational change, and creating a culture of continuous learning, we'd like to hear from you.

Georgia-Pacific is one of North America's leading manufacturers of corrugated packaging, serving many of the country's most recognized consumer brands. Our La Mirada facility is a high-performing manufacturing operation committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing exceptional people.

At Georgia-Pacific, we believe people thrive when they have opportunities to learn, grow, and create value. Guided by our Principle Based Management (PBM) philosophy, we invest in developing employees who are empowered to solve problems, improve processes, and reach their full potential.

This position offers significant visibility within Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated business and provides outstanding opportunities for career growth across Georgia-Pacific and Koch companies nationwide.

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• 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.

The Learning & Development Leader plays a critical role in the long-term success of our business. Your work will directly impact:

• Employee development and retention
• Safety performance
• Quality and operational excellence
• Leadership capability
• Organizational culture

Your success will be measured not only by the programs you build, but by the growth and success of the people you develop.

• 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, and Power Point
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiative while delivering measurable business results

• Supervisory, Learning & Development, or Technical Training leadership experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing structured technical training programs.
• Experience developing standardized work instructions, visual work aids, and qualification processes.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.
• Experience influencing leaders and driving…