Area Process Improvement Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Area Process Improvement Manager (APIM) to join our corrugated team. The APIM will partner with the operations and commercial teams in designated plants to lead continuous improvement and customer support programs required to provide a superior customer experience through world class quality. The APIM will utilize technical, coaching and influence skills within the plants to develop plant Quality Managers, and drive process improvements to increase product quality and process yield while maintaining an accident-free workplace.

This role will support the Georgia and Atlantic regions consisting of 5 plants, which are in Albany, GA, Augusta, GA, Asheboro, NC, Martinsville, VA and Spartanburg, SC. The ideal applicant will be based a very close commuting distance to one of the five plant sites. In addition, the role flows to work in other Georgia Pacific Corrugated sites located across the U.S.A.

This is a travel-based role and requires approximately 75% travel. Travel can be reduced should the applicant reside in one of the five sites listed above.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers. We manufacture standard corrugated containers providing cost-effective corrugated solutions for virtually any product.

What You Will Do

• Partner with local site leadership and Quality Managers at multiple facilities, in-person and remotely
• Develop, implement, and communicate strategies, goals, objectives and systems to deliver on the Corrugated Vision by improving plant and company performance
• Lead problem solving and resolution of top complaints and quality issues, as well as sustainment of corrective actions within and across plants.
• Evaluate and make recommendations, which will increase process yield and product consistency by addressing/improving workflow, standard operating procedures, time/motion characteristics, cycle times, set-up times, materials, product design, etc.
• Coach plant Quality Managers to grow in their roles
• Ensure continuous improvement project goals are met and sustained through the implementation of effective control plans
• Track, monitor and report to leadership on quality performance using statistical techniques

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous experience managing quality systems
• Previous experience utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies to develop and implement process improvements in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working with and influencing employees at various levels of the organization to lead change - including production employees, plant leadership and area operations/commercial leaders
• Previous experience using statistical tools for data analysis (Power BI, Excel, Mini Tab)
• Root cause analysis experience
• Willing to travel among multiple sites as needed (minimum 75%)
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Science, Engineer, Technology and Mathematics field
• Previous experience in corrugated manufacturing
• Previous experience in an Operational Excellence role, delivering transformational results
• Quality, Lean or 6-Sigma certification and experience
• Cause mapping experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $120k-$140k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf