Assistant Plant Manager - Plywood

Assistant Plant Manager - Plywood - Madison, Georgia, United States - 191489 - Koch

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Assistant Plant Manager - Plywood

Location(s)

Madison, Georgia

Company

Georgia-Pacific

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

191489

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Your Job

You will support and co-lead day-to-day plant operations and maintenance at the Madison, GA facility, helping to deliver safe, reliable, and cost effective production. Working closely with the Plant Manager, Operations, Maintenance, and support functions, you will focus on executing the site's operational plan, improving process reliability and product quality, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement at the point of work.

Our Team

The Madison facility produces building-product panels used in residential and light commercial construction. The site values safety, reliability, and a culture of engagement. Madison is a vibrant small town with strong community ties and easy access to regional resources - an attractive location for employees who appreciate a close-knit community and a manufacturing career.

What You Will Do

• Support the Plant Manager by co-leading daily operations and maintenance to meet production, quality, and financial goals.
• Coach and lead front-line supervisors, technicians, and planners to maximize engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Help build and sustain a Principle Based Management (PBM) culture aligned with company''s guiding principles.
• Promote and enforce Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards; apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Oversee execution from raw material receipt through finished product shipment in coordination with Operations and Maintenance.
• Execute and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability, reduce cost, and improve product quality.
• Support development and implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance activities; use CMMS tools to manage backlog and planned work.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for chronic issues; prioritize and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, HR, accounting, and other support functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate management, and fiber recovery goals.
• Support change management and execution of business improvement strategies and capital projects as assigned.
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include extended time in noise, dust, and non-climate-controlled conditions.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in manufacturing operations (process, maintenance, reliability, or continuous improvement).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis or comparable methodologies.
• Working knowledge of EH&S management systems and commitment to enforcing safe work practices.
• Basic understanding of operational financials, inventory control, and expense management.
• Proficiency with CMMS and standard PC-based operations/maintenance software.
• Strong communicator, able to build productive working relationships across functions and coach team members.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Wood Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in wood products manufacturing (Plant Supervisor, Production Leader, Reliability or Maintenance Lead).
• Experience with MP2 or similar maintenance systems.
• Experience managing or supporting large capital projects.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Transactional Lean).
• Track record of developing and executing business improvement strategies that deliver measurable results.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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