Shift Performance Leader

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Shift Performance Leader role supporting the tissue and towel manufacturing operations at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA.

The Shift Performance Leader will oversee production operations during a designated shift to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing a team of operators and technicians, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern and Brawny. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of operators and technicians to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of safety within the team
• Monitor production processes and performance, identifying and addressing any issues that arise during the shift
• Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors, maintenance teams, and management to ensure a seamless transition between shifts
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the production area to ensure compliance with quality standards and operating procedures
• Assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste
• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and any incidents that occur during the shift
• Provide training and support to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Participate in performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members

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.