Performance Leader; Production Supervisor

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Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products division seeks a Performance Leader (Production Supervisor) for the Wauna Mill in Clatskanie, OR.

A strong Performance Leader enhances hourly 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.

For over 50 years, the Wauna Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 900 employees, Wauna strives to lead the tissue, towel and napkin business. Our team recently invested more than $150 million to grow our brands 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.
• Lead teams on paper machines 1 and 2, managing approximately 40 direct reports, including machine tenders, back tenders, windermen, and utility personnel.
• Ensure high‑quality production while maintaining safety and driving overall team performance towards achieving organizational objectives.

• 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.

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

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 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.

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.