Process Lead

Georgia-Pacific

  • Pineland, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Location(s)Pineland, TexasCompanyGeorgia-PacificCareer FieldOperations & ManufacturingJob Number153814Your JobGeorgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Process Lead/Engineer for our lumber mill in Pineland, Texas. This role will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to optimize ongoing operations while working injury-free/incident free in a batch manufacturing environment. This lead position is considered a supervisor-in-training and will advance into a supervisor role in the future, as you develop leadership qualities and learn to effectively manage your department. This is an ideal role for someone who has just completed school and is seeking a career in manufacturing or someone who has past leadership experience in another industry and is looking for a change. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.At Georgia-Pacific, we are innovative, we manufacture products that make people's lives easier, and we provide careers, not just jobs for our employees. We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance more than anything else and we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo. If you are interested in joining our team, you can learn more about our Building Products division at www.buildgp.com.What You Will Do
  • Lead an operational team in the production of solid wood lumber products in a safe and efficient manner in the absence of the supervisor
  • Train others on, and demonstrate, a structured approach to problem solving
  • Serve as a proactive leader towards improvements to products, flow, cost, recovery, quality, work processes, etc.
  • Take ownership of existing safety, quality, and performance processes
  • Promote employee involvement and provide coaching, feedback, and direction as required
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, provide safety training and team development to production associates, and deliver training materials with a meaningful approach
  • Support all phases of the lumber manufacturing process to include set-up, changeover, automation, workflow, yield rates, reliability, and overall efficiency of machine centers
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to rotating shifts, overnight shifts, and weekends
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • 2 or more years of leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment OR 4 or more years of military experience
What Will Put You Ahead
  • Associates Degree or higher
  • Experience with continuous improvement methods and lean manufacturing
  • Computer network skills (reviewing coding, adjusting configurations when needed)
At 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 .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. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our 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.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. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

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