Plant Manager

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Plant Manager for our MT. Jewett medium density fiberboard (MDF) facility in Mt. Jewett, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high‑efficiency and technologically advanced plant.

The Plant Manager will provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, cost, customer experience, and site profitability. This is a leadership opportunity for a dynamic leader who can motivate, lead, and develop a team to drive operational success.

• Ensure alignment to the business vision and drive consistently elevated level of performance in the areas of managing workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Lead overall operation of the facility, from receipt of raw materials to shipment of finished MDF to market.
• Drive company expectations for production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, and facility financial performance.
• Demonstrate consistent and initiative‑taking cost management by regularly reviewing facility expenses and holding department leaders accountable.
• Create a culture that drives ownership and focuses on eliminating waste.
• Ensure the facility complies with all applicable company policies, and state, federal and local laws.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with peers in the various support capabilities.

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership
• Demonstrated track record in leading profitable change and holding the organization accountable
• Experience and understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
• Experience building high‑performing teams
• Large capital project engineering or management experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science
• Progressive leadership experience in a wood products facility in one or more of the following positions:
  Plant Manager, Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, Reliability or Maintenance Manager, or an equivalent leadership role
• Experience with in the Wood Products Industry

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are 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.