Production Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products division seeks a Performance Leader (Production Supervisor) for our mill in Plattsburgh, New York. A strong Performance Leader enhances shift leader operations employees' capabilities and manages their performance. The leader should understand the mill and be accountable for product system results influenced by team performance. Ideal candidates excel in interpersonal and communication skills, constructively challenge for improvement, stay current on best practices, and effectively collaborate and engage with teams.

Our Team

For over 60 years, the Plattsburgh Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With approximately 100 employees, Plattsburgh strives to lead the tissue, towel and napkin business. Our team is determined to grow our brands, cut paper waste , and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

• Exemplify and champion behaviors and actions that promote our Principle Based Management® Culture, aligning with the organizational vision to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Actively coach, lead, mentor, and develop employees, enhancing their knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Focus on creating long-term value for the organization by investing in the growth of team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing and transfer among team members to ensure collective success.
• Encourage collaboration and communication to address challenges and enhance team expertise.
• Collaborate with area and crew leaders, manufacturing engineers, skill builders, and reliability coordinators to identify and address performance and knowledge gaps. Implement strategies to bridge these gaps effectively.
• Prioritize and manage safety initiatives to support Georgia-Pacific’s vision, ensuring that all safety protocols are followed and continuously improved upon to maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee individual performance by setting clear visions and providing constructive feedback.
• Hold team members accountable for their results, fostering a culture of responsibility and achievement.
• Provide necessary resources and opportunities for team members to develop their careers and reach their full potential by encouraging professional growth through tailored development plans.
• Ensure high-quality production while maintaining safety and driving overall team performance towards achieving organizational objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment with responsibility for direct reports.
• Experience coaching and mentoring direct reports to improve performance.
• Experience leading safety initiatives in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations Management
• Experience using Kronos and SAP.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment.

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 to $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Hiring Philosophy

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

Who We Are

As a Koch company and 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 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to…