Area Continuous Improvement Manager - Atlantic Region

Georgia Pacific is now hiring an Area Continuous Improvement Manager to become one of the newest members of their Atlantic Region! The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for the Continuous Improvement program (CI). The CI Leader will utilize influence and technical skills within the plants to increase productivity and decrease manufacturing costs through process improvement, production equipment modification, material re-engineering, manufacturing flow optimization and other innovative solutions while maintaining an accident-free workplace.

This is a travel-based role to our 3 Atlantic facilities: Asheboro, NC, Spartanburg, SC, and Martinsville, VA. Travel will vary depending on facility needs.

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

• Develop, implement, and communicate strategies, goals, and objectives to improve plant and company performance to ensure long term adoption
• Be a key constituent in the weekly transformation operations review process
• Lead teams to implement and coordinate disciplined operation
• Evaluate and make recommendations, which will increase output and decrease costs by addressing/improving workflow, ergonomics, time/motion characteristics, cycle times, set-up times, waste, etc.
• Perform root cause analysis of mechanical or processing problems
• Evaluate operations equipment and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions or inefficiencies
• Ensure CI project goals are met and sustained through the development of effective control plans
• Ensure Continuous Improvement application of Quality and Reliability Management System processes and procedures are followed and adhered to
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to best fit the situation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience facilitating operational changes with proven results
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel creating Pivot tables, formulas, etc
• Ability to travel to area sites as needed per business needs - up to 75%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience within a corrugated packaging or similar manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Advanced knowledge of the Blue Diamond or other Operational Excellence audit process

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.

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