Development Leader

Overview

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Performance Leader for our Plywood Facility in Taylorsville. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role focuses on advancing the capabilities and performance of both salaried and hourly employees to drive long-term value creation. The Performance Leader will identify and address performance gaps, mentor employees, and foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with our Principle Based Management® (PBM®) culture.

With a general understanding of Plywood Plant operations, this leader will manage all aspects of hourly employee development and team performance to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive change, facilitate improvement, and stay current with best practices.

Georgia-Pacific in Taylorsville, MS manufactures pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction. GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit

• Lead, coach, and mentor employees to continuously improve their knowledge, skills, and performance in alignment with organizational goals.
• Encourage and incentivize knowledge sharing and transfer between team members.
• Provide resources to help employees develop their own careers and realize their full potential while becoming increasingly self-actualized.
• Manage individual performance and hold employees accountable for their results through vision setting, one-on-one conversations, and performance feedback.
• Identify and address performance and knowledge gaps through constructive challenges and actionable strategies.
• Work closely with department managers, supervisors, and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
• Promote operational discipline and safe working practices to improve efficiency and performance.
• Implement strategies to build technical and operational capabilities aligned with Georgia-Pacific’s long-term vision.

• Three (3) or more years of experience leading people including completing performance reviews, setting expectations, and holding people accountable
• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience or military experience
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite Programs

• Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant with responsibility for direct reports
• Experience building operational learning and development programs that support skill building, operational efficiency, and safe working practices
• Familiarity with industrial and/or manufacturing environments, particularly within plywood or building products operations

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. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information , aquí, or tu).

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.