at Georgia Pacific in West Chester, Ohio, United States
Job Description
Your Job
Georgia Pacific is now hiring an Area Process Improvement Leader - Manufacturing to become one of the newest members of their Hummingbird segment! The Area Continuous Improvement Leader - Manufacturing is responsible for the Continuous Improvement programs (CI) of Hummingbird required to provide a superior customer experience through world class quality. The CI Leader will utilize influence and technical skills within the plants to improve quality, 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 2 Hummingbird facilities: West Chester, OH and Phoenix, AZ. Travel will vary depending on facility needs. To qualify for this role, the person must reside within driving distance (~50 miles) of one of the locations.
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. Georgia-Pacific's Hummingbird facilities work to revolutionize the production and customization of digitally printed corrugated packaging. By utilizing cutting edge digital printing technology, these facilities aim to offer high-quality, on-demand, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers.
What You Will Do
Partner with site Quality Managers to advantage our customer experience through advancing our quality competitive position
Develop, implement, and communicate strategies, goals, objectives and systems to improve plant and company performance and ensure long term adoption
Be a key constituent in the weekly transformation operations review process
Evaluate and make recommendations, which will increase output and decrease costs by addressing/improving workflow, standard operating procedures, time/motion characteristics, cycle times, set-up times, waste, quality etc.
Perform root cause analysis of mechanical or operational problems
Evaluate operations equipment and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions, inefficiencies or set up constraints
Ensure continuous improvement project goals are met and sustained through the implementation of effective control plans
Adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to best fit the situation
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Must live in proximity (driving distance) to West Chester, OH or Phoenix, AZ, Hummingbird locations.
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%
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
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, Centerlining 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... For full info follow application link.
