Converting Engineer – Packaging; SME

Georgia-Pacific Continuous Manufacturing Group is looking for a Converting Packaging SME (Specialist). The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in converting paper products through engineering and operations experiences. This individual is primarily responsible for solving the complicated problems seen in the paper product converting industry to enable manufacturing partners to become competitive in the industry.

This position:

• resides in our Converting Technical Center which is part of the corporate Manufacturing Technical Group.
• works closely with operations across GP’s North American facilities.
• collaborates with multiple groups and disciplines throughout operations to improve asset performance and reliability.
• is home based and though travel will vary, it will typically range from 50-80%.

Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management® philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

• Support projects through check-outs, start-up, commissioning, operational handoff and troubleshooting of converting assets.
• Support commercialization and product portfolio rollouts as a key technical support resource
• Build a technical solutions capability through a network of internal and external partners (technical SME, engineering, operations, vendor/OEM)
• Identify gaps in current technologies & processes and provide solutions to improve efficiencies going forward.
• Coach and mentor operations by building internal technical skills, capabilities and efficiencies while improving performance metrics and sustainability of assets.
• Scale improvements through knowledge sharing across assets/platform to fully leverage innovation and process improvements.
• Interact with and learn platform equipment technologies and apply that knowledge and support across the business.

• Knowledge and expertise of design, construction, operations, and maintenance of assets in the converting space.
• 5+ years of experience in converting packaging equipment (wrappers, bundlers, case packers, case sealers, baggers, etc.) as it relates to manufacturing of tissue, towel, napkins, plates & bowls.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
• Experience evaluating equipment or processes, developing solutions, and delivering results in the form of equipment and or training improvements.
• Willing and able to travel up to 80% of the time – may include weekend travel.
• Willing and able to wear the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Willing and able to work flexible hours to best support projects or assignments.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and researching solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use in all levels of the facility, corporate partners, and OEM’s
• Individual with a strong capability in project management, demonstrating leadership and accountability

• Ability and desire to support start-up/commissioning and troubleshoot converting equipment for short periods of time until performance metrics are achieved. This will require travel to different facilities across North America.
• Demonstrated success in delivering value to the organization in a principled way with and through others in a technical role.
• Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to identify and resolve equipment run ability issues.
• Capability of working in a flexible, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and direction.
• Ability to facilitate and drive resolution to complex equipment problems.
• Sense of urgency and the ability to…