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Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated business has an exciting leadership opportunity in Waxahachie, TX! We are now hiring a Director of Operations to take on overall operations of this facility with a workforce of around 120 full-time employees including a 20-person leadership team.
The Director of Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with local and regional leaders to apply proven practices that ensure continuous improvement and drive transformation. In this role, the Director of Operations will work cross functionally to meet plant and business objectives. This is a P&L ownership position with a high level of visibility & growth opportunities beyond the site. 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. Come join our team! To learn more about this facility and our Packaging division, please visit: What You Will Do Applying Principled Based Management (PBM®) to drive long term value creation and support business objectives Partnering and collaborating with capability resources such as HR, Customer Service, Accounting, and Purchasing Work closely with the plant Commercial Team to meet all Customer Expectations and achieve the business plan Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with an ability to prioritize and drive actions to closure Driving new and fast-growing technologies to upgrade our manufacturing process Developing advantaged manufacturing capabilities that enable short- and long-term business priorities and objectives Defining operational vision and strategy and establishing organizational direction and focus Driving results by fostering creativity and accountability in a performance-oriented culture Developing direct reports into promotable roles Executing multiple, simultaneous high impact initiatives to achieve overall goals Exercising agility with solving problems with the ability to quickly identify profitable opportunities, diagnose errors, prioritize actions, and optimize systems and processes Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Five (5) or more years of experience leading manufacturing processes, including work processes, operations excellence, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement Experience leading and managing direct reports, including recognition of talent gaps, coaching, performance feedback, and incentives What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field Experience leading a corrugated box manufacturing facility Experience within the corrugated industry
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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
Georgia-Pacific is 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.
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 visit the following website for additional information:
