Head of Operations & Business Management

Your Job Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our box plant in Cleveland, TN. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact, overseeing a talented workforce of 125, including a strong leadership team, while shaping the future of plant performance and culture.

Your Job Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our box plant in Cleveland, TN. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact, overseeing a talented workforce of 125, including a strong leadership team, while shaping the future of plant performance and culture.

As the Director of Operations, you’ll lead with purpose, driving safety, operational excellence, and reliability while empowering your teams to perform at their best. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll collaborate across commercial, customer service, and corporate capability teams to deliver results that move the business forward. We make significant investments in capital and are dedicated to developing preferred partnerships and delivering best-in-class service. Rooted in Principle-Based Management, our team values trust, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the southern Appalachians, blends small-city charm with big-city access: a vibrant historic downtown, Lee University, local dining and breweries, and growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Outdoor opportunities abound with the Cherokee National Forest and the world-renowned TN rivers known for excellent fishing and outdoor recreation. Develop a team-oriented culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Apply Principle-Based Management to drive innovation and long-term value

Collaborate with local and regional leaders to meet business goals

Lead plant operations with a relentless focus on safety, reliability, and quality

Use Lean tools and data to optimize productivity and reduce waste

Drive adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance

Directed teams in a high-volume, safety-driven operation, consistently meeting output and safety performance goals

What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field

Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies

Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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.