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Learning Leader, Manufacturing Development

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
133 Peachtree Street Northeast (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
Your Job We are seeking an innovative learning leader to design, develop and implement a Manufacturing Leadership Development Program at Georgia-Pacific. This leader will utilize proven adult learning techniques to ensure the development of Georgia-Pacific's leaders, helping us to succeed long-term operationally. The application and integration of the Principle Based Management Supervisor Responsibilities and Expectations throughout this process is a must. This leader will need to work with and through multiple operations organizations including the Human Resources team, collaborating to produce a cost-effective, hybrid learning strategy that meets the needs of current and future supervisors. This person will also supervise a team who currently facilitates our leadership development series. Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills are needed. The leader should expect to travel, especially at the beginning of the role when they are getting to know the different manufacturing facilities and teams and determining a path forward. Expect 25 - 50% travel. Location: This role is based in Atlanta GP Center; however other approved locations or relocation for the right candidate will be considered. What You Will Do Program Development & Strategy Design and implement a multi-tiered leadership development curriculum tailored to manufacturing roles and organizational goals. Integrate industry best practices, emerging technologies, and leadership theories to create innovative learning experiences. Partner with senior leadership and HR to align the program with business objectives and talent strategies. Team Leader Provide coaching and supervision to leadership team members, helping them to self-actualize Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and leadership accountability. Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations and Human Resources to identify leadership competencies and critical skill gaps. Work closely with external learning partners, academic institutions, and industry associations to bring innovative approaches and benchmarking insights. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define success metrics, track program effectiveness, and report outcomes to executive leadership. Use data-driven insights to continuously enhance program content, delivery, and impact. Lead pilot programs and scale successful initiatives across the organization. Change Management & Communication Champion the leadership development program as a strategic enabler of organizational change and agility. Facilitate the roll-out of the program across the business, participating as a leader, facilitator and enabler of work. Communicate progress and benefits to stakeholders at all levels through presentations, reports, and storytelling. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Proven track record of designing and implementing leadership development programs that have driven measurable business impact. Experience with change management frameworks and adult learning principles. Experience as a leader for projects or learning teams. Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and senior leadership. Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and talent development. What Will Put You Ahead Experience supervising within a Principle Based Management company. Experience in manufacturing leadership roles or leadership development within complex industrial settings. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, operational challenges, and industry trends. Certification in leadership development, coaching, or organizational development (e.g., SHRM, CPLP, PCC). Experience with digital learning platforms and e-learning development. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in program evaluation and data analysis. 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 Philosophy All 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 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. 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 business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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. 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. 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. 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