Operations Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Operations Manager at the Taylorsville, MS Plywood location. As Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence, safety, and team development at our plywood manufacturing facility. You’ll lead a dynamic team, set a vision for safety and performance, and advance Georgia-Pacific’s goals through continuous improvement and a commitment to Principle-Based Management®.

• Champion a culture of injury-free, incident-free operations by modeling and reinforcing Georgia-Pacific’s Consistently apply PBM® principles in all aspects of operations.
• Optimize production processes using the Machine Paced Operation (MPO) Process System. Strive for efficiency, reliability, and maximum value creation for the business.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team. Facilitate team growth, conduct regular performance reviews, and manage change to ensure team alignment and engagement.
• Oversee facility financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic reviews. Use data to drive business decisions and achieve key performance objectives.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and preventive/predictive maintenance planning to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Build a culture of ownership by recognizing contributions, addressing missed opportunities, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
• Fully utilize work process systems to develop job plans, monitor completion, and promote proactive maintenance and reliability initiatives.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, or military environments
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; able to quickly learn new production/operations software
• Willingness and ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment (noisy, temperature variable)
• Proven experience in employee performance management and change management
• Experience formulating business improvement strategies that achieve results

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, wood science, industrial management, or a related field
• Prior experience in Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Experience in wood products or similar manufacturing environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude in an industrial setting

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about the hiring philosophy here.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption…