Head of Operations & Business Management

Location(s): La Mirada, CaliforniaCompany: Georgia-PacificCareer Field: Operations & ManufacturingJob Number: 196450Apply: JobGeorgia-Pacific's Packaging business is looking for a Director of Operations to lead our La Mirada, CA facility and oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations. We are seeking a principled leader who can build alignment, drive accountability, and develop a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Leading a team of approximately 100 employees, the Director of Operations will be responsible for improving performance, developing future leaders, and ensuring resources are applied where they create the greatest value. The ideal candidate can effectively translate business objectives into operational execution while developing the talent, culture, and capabilities needed for long-term success.Our TeamGeorgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated packaging manufacturers, providing packaging solutions that help customers protect, ship, and market their products every day. Our La Mirada facility serves a diverse customer base throughout Southern California and is supported by a talented team committed to safety, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.Guided by our Principle Based Management (PBM) philosophy, we empower employees to think like owners, apply their knowledge, and create long-term value. We are building a culture where people are challenged to grow, contribute, and develop their capabilities, and we're looking for a leader who is passionate about developing talent, strengthening teams, and driving meaningful results.What You Will DoRun the plant as its operations leader. You'll own safety, quality, delivery, and cost across production, maintenance, reliability, scheduling, and continuous improvement, with the decision rights to match.Build the ownership, systems, and capabilities that protect everyone in the facility, so nobody is killed or seriously hurt.Build and develop a principled, high-performing operations team. Lead with integrity, humility, and respect, and help every employee understand how their work creates value.Improve reliability, throughput, productivity, schedule attainment, and quality. Use KPIs, daily management, standard work, and root-cause problem solving to find the real problems, focus on what matters most, and make improvements last.Partner with the plant commercial team and capability groups such as HR, Customer Service, Accounting, and Purchasing to meet customer expectations and grow profitability.Experience leading and developing salaried and hourly employees.Demonstrated ability to establish and execute disciplined processes to improve operations.What Will Put You AheadBachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field.Leadership experience in a corrugated box facility.Familiarity in managing profit and loss (P&L) statements.Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods.This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. Who We AreAs 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 OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.