Converting Operations Manager

Converting Operations Manager - Albany, Georgia, United States - 188116 - Koch

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Converting Operations Manager

Location(s)

Albany, Georgia

Company

Georgia-Pacific

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

188116

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Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated division is seeking a Converting Operations Manager to lead converting and production operations at our Albany, GA facility. You will be a confident, people-centered leader who delivers results in safety, quality, production and cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and principled entrepreneurship. As Converting Operations Manager, you will be empowered to build capability, elevate performance, and contribute directly to our commercial and operational goals.

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Our Team

At our Albany Corrugated facility, we are embarking on a promising new phase of growth and innovation, supported by strategic investments that elevate our production capabilities and operational excellence. Rooted in Principle-Based Management, our team values trust, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Albany is the economic hub of Southwest Georgia, offering a blend of small‑town community and regional opportunity-reasonable cost of living, strong local schools and universities, and access to outdoor recreation along the Flint River. The community's blend of agricultural tradition, operational excellence, and expanding manufacturing presence positions Albany as a high‑value market for long‑term professional development.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership across converting and plant production operations to meet or exceed safety, quality, productivity and cost targets.

• Own accountability for safety, health, environmental and quality compliance on the operating floor.

• Coach, train and develop salaried and hourly team members (supervisors and operators) in safety, quality, production, problem solving, technical skills and interpersonal communication.

• Lead, coordinate and align operational priorities with commercial/business objectives to ensure production and on-time delivery of high‑quality products at the lowest practical cost consistent with customer requirements and company profit goals.

• Partner cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Commercial, Planning and Supply Chain to remove constraints, improve reliability and ensure production continuity.

• Champion and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.) focused on process reliability, employee engagement and customer value; lead kaizen events and implement standard work.

• Oversee equipment maintenance planning and reliability efforts in collaboration with maintenance and plant engineering teams; help set and achieve reliability goals.

• Be a visible presence on the floor-support frontline leaders, identify improvement opportunities, reinforce standards, and promote a positive work environment and culture of accountability.

• Maintain and reinforce effective housekeeping and materials/packaging handling practices to support safety and efficiency.

• Develop operational metrics, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions to meet production and cost objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in corrugated converting manufacturing operations
• Experience troubleshooting converting equipment and recommending solutions
• Supervisory or managerial experience with multiple direct reports
• Experience developing and training employees in production processes and leading teams on the operating floor
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of corrugator equipment, packaging materials processes, and corrugated quality standards
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or CMMS systems (examples: Kiwi, MP2)
• Knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, supply chain management, mechanical maintenance and plant engineering
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, kaizen facilitation, 5S and continuous improvement methodologies
• Bachelor's degree or higher

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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