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.

GP utilizes its business philosophy called Market Based Management or MBM to create value for its customers, the company and society. The basics of MBM are covered in a publicly available book called The Science of Success, by Charles Koch. While the book covers many important topics, the Virtue and Talents chapter begins to describe the culture we strive for at GP and covers the companys MBM Guiding Principles. We seek candidates for the position described below that are comfortable with and will be successful in a companylike GPthat utilizes MBM.

Additional information can be obtained on line at http://gp.com/aboutus/MBM/index.html.

Georgia-Pacific has an immediate opening for a talented Chipmill Superintendent at its Brookhaven, Mississippi Chipmill facility.

Responsibilities:

The Chipmill Superintendent is responsible for the overall operation of Brookhaven Chipmill and will provide leadership to achieve a high level of performance in the area of;
environmental compliance,
safety performance,
drive continuous improvement in production and reliability,
manage operating costs and mill maintenance.

In addition, the Chipmill Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring Brookhaven Chipmill meets expectations in the areas of reliability, production, chip yield, chip quality and facility financial performance. The successful candidate will provide assurance that the Brookhaven Chipmill complies with all applicable company policies, local, state and federal laws and maintain a businesslike working relationship will the wood procurement, accounting and HR functions.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering or Wood Products.
At least 5 years of experience in a wood products manufacturing environment where chipper and screens were part of the process.
Possess experience in Process Improvement.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:
Possesses a desire to lead operations to safety excellence.
Experience in people leadership and talent development to optimize performance.
Experience with strong strategic planning and organization skills.
Able to work with equipment experts to learn and transfer knowledge into operations.

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.