Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world''s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.

Team Leader for Paper Machines 1/2/5 & Pulp Distribution GP Wauna Mill

Responsibilities:  

-       Provide leadership to inspire all within the organization to achieve the mills safety and reliability vision.  

-       Accomplish improved performance through 100% compliance in safety and health, customer satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, cost management and asset availability.

-       Develop team to deliver world class results.    Team consists of 62 employees operating 3 paper machines and a repulping area. 

-       Drive process & equipment modifications that result in improved product quality, reduced variation and higher customer satisfaction (both internal and external).

-       Build organizational capabilities in Market Based Management so that superior value can be created through increased use of the Guiding Principles, 5 Dimensions, and Decision Making Framework.

-       Add value by facilitating the development and utilization of cost management tools for the Paper Machine and Pulp Distribution areas of the Mill.  Improve the teams understanding of competitive position.

-       Facilitate the development and implementation of a sustainable skill development system that maximizes the capabilities of the operating teams.

-       Drive year-over-year improvement in operations productivity and net profit.

Basic Qualifications:

-       3 or more years of Pulp and Paper mill leadership experience.

-       BS Degree in engineering or business is required.  A Mechanical, Paper Science, or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities:

-       Demonstrated operational results showing YOY improvement.

-       Leadership capabilities to move an organization, presentation skills, and strong communication skills.

-       Experience in a Union environment is preferred.

-       Ability to demonstrate fundamental economic skills.

-       Interest and ability to take on roles of increasing responsibility and continue career growth.

Competencies:
Leading with Courage, Business Acumen,  Results driven, Customer Focus, Managing Others, Team building, Communicating and Accountability.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.