Site IT Technology Leader - Port Hudson, LA - United States

Location(s): Zachary, LouisianaCompany: Georgia-PacificCareer Field: Information Systems & TechnologyJob Number: 190763Apply: RoleGeorgia-Pacific is seeking a Site Technology Leader for our Port Hudson, Louisiana tissue manufacturing facility. In this role, you will serve as the site's technology leader and a key partner to mill leadership, ensuring technology systems that support operations remain reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs.You will lead the local technology team while partnering with operations, engineering, process control, automation, and enterprise technology organizations to support manufacturing performance. This role combines people leadership, operational execution, and business partnership. You will develop team members, establish priorities, and help drive technology initiatives that improve reliability, cybersecurity, and operational effectiveness.Your work will directly impact mill performance by ensuring technology investments, support activities, and improvement efforts deliver meaningful business value.This role is required to be onsite and the applicant must either live in the local area or be open to relocating prior to starting for the role.Our Team The Port Hudson Site Services team is a highly engaged group of IT and OT professionals dedicated to enabling safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. We combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach, partnering closely with Process Control, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and enterprise teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement across the mill.Our team plays a critical role in supporting the technology that powers our manufacturing processes, from strengthening cybersecurity and improving system reliability to advancing new technologies that create business value. We take pride in being responsive, solutions-oriented, and committed to helping our partners succeed every day.We're looking for a leader who is passionate about developing people, building strong relationships, and fostering a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous learning. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both our team and the future of technology at Port Hudson.What You Will DoLead, coach, and develop the site IT team by setting clear expectations, building capability, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learningPartner with process control, engineering, and corporate IT capabilities to connect resources and solve problems quickly and sustainablyOwn and execute the site technical roadmap in partnership with mill leadership to improve reliability, enable manufacturing transformation, and deliver continuous improvementRun ITIL-aligned operations (incident, problem, change) including stakeholder communication, root cause follow-up, and escalation ownership for production-impacting eventsTrack and improve service performance using ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and KPIs/SLAs such as backlog, repeat incidents, and MTTRLead site-based IT projects end-to-end — from scoping through implementation, training, and sustainmentChampion cybersecurity and process-control security practices, ensuring secure-by-design solutions across the siteSupport and improve site IT/OT infrastructure including networks, servers, endpoints, and OT connectivity, with a focus on architecture, segmentation, and reliabilityWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Experience supporting or managing IT/OT infrastructure, including networks, servers, endpoints, and connectivityExperience delivering IT projects with measurable outcomes (scope, schedule, adoption, and sustainment)Experience communicating technical information to operational partners and leadership stakeholdersMust have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorshipWhat Will Put You AheadExperience leading and developing technical teams in a manufacturing or industrial environmentExperience partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, and process control teamsExperience securing and segmenting plant-floor OT environments (e.g., industrial zoning/segmentation, secure remote access, ISA/IEC 62443 concepts)Experience working with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or manufacturing platforms such as OSI PI Historian, Kepware, FactoryTalk, Experion, DeltaV, or FoxboroExperience with IT service management practices and tools (e.g., ITIL, ServiceNow), including KPI/SLA reporting and continuous improvementExperience driving change in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including standardization, adoption, and sustainmentAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll 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 AreGeorgia-Pacific (GP) is among the world’s leading manufacturers of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, office papers, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products, and related chemicals. You may recognize consumer brands like Angel Soft, Brawny, and Dixie on retail shelves and enMotion towels, Compact bath tissue, and SmartStock cutlery dispensers when you are away from home. As a Koch company, we create long-term value using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, GP employs approximately 35,000 people.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: