Engineering Leader

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for an Engineering Leader role supporting the Wauna mill located in Clatskanie, OR. The Wauna mill uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

The Engineering Leader at Georgia-Pacific is responsible for overseeing the engineering, quality, learning and development teams driving the successful execution of projects that improve manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and ensure operational efficiency. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Our Team

Our Wauna Mill is located on the Columbia River and is centrally located near the beach and mountains with several forms of outdoor recreational activities. The Wauna Mill is within an hour drive to Portland, OR offering regional attractions and forms of entertainment. Georgia-Pacific employees can influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Principle-Based Management. This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Partner closely with all departments to advance mill priorities and achieve results
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality across manufacturing operations
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering, quality, learning and development teams and other departments, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, safety, and quality, to achieve common goals and resolve issues
• Develop and manage the engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and alignment with financial objectives
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience supervising and developing people leaders within an industrial, manufacturing, or other production environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with relevant engineering, manufacturing and quality standards and regulations

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field); advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Strong project management skills and experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

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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 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 300,000 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, aqui, or tu).