Plant Manager

Your Job Georgia Pacific is seeking a Plant Manager for our Lumber facility in Rome, GA. The Plant Manager will provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Productivity, Cost, Customer Experience, and site profitability, in alignment with Principle Based Management (PBM). Rome is a beautiful city with a thriving downtown area surrounded by colleges, medical care, rivers, lakes, and rolling hillsides. The location offers both city and country living and is close to metropolitan areas as well. The preferred candidate for this excellent opportunity will be: A dynamic leader who coaches and develops others, fostering a contribution-motivated, results-driven team A champion of Environmental, Health, and Safety, modeling stewardship and compliance Able to set direction and empower the team, leveraging comparative advantage to maximize results Skilled at motivating others to self-actualize and contribute at their highest level Able to drive transformation and build a thriving, principle-based culture in a union environment What You Will Do Lead the overall operation of the facility, applying PBM principles from raw material receipt to finished product shipment Ensure alignment with business vision and drive high performance in safety, environmental compliance, production, quality, and financial results Select and develop a team of Principled Entrepreneurs who create long-term value and eliminate waste Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, challenge, and continuous improvement Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations Build productive relationships with peers and support functions (procurement, sales, accounting, HR, etc.) Engage and connect team members at all levels, promoting mutual benefit and respect Strive to make Georgia-Pacific Rome Lumber the supplier and employer of choice Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Three (3) or more years leading manufacturing processes in a lumber mill, including operations excellence, maintenance, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement Demonstrated ability to lead profitable change and transformation Experience managing direct reports, assessing talent, providing coaching and feedback, administering incentives, and developing future talent Understanding of budgeting/expense management and financial practices Experience with EH&S management systems, risk assessment/mitigation, and project planning Commitment to working safely and promoting a culture of stewardship and compliance Experience formulating and implementing business improvement strategies What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science Master's Degree in Business Administration Multiple years of progressive 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 in an equivalent leadership role Large capital project Engineering or Management experience Experience implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement Experience in a union environment Our Benefits 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 Opportunities 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr