Your JobGeorgia-Pacific's Corrugated business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our box plant in Albany, GA. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact, overseeing a talented workforce of 140 employees, including a strong leadership team, while shaping the future of plant performance and culture.
As the Director of Operations, you'll lead with purpose, driving safety, operational excellence, and reliability while empowering your teams to perform at their best. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll collaborate across commercial, customer service, and corporate capability teams to deliver results that move the business forward. With broad organizational visibility and strong support from senior leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your impact and your career.
What You Will Do- Build High-Performing Teams & Culture
- Develop a team-oriented culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Mentor and grow your leadership team into future promotable roles
- We are looking for a people first leader to foster an environment where employees are respected, empowered, and proud of their work
- Lead with Vision & Strategy
- Apply Principle-Based Management® to drive innovation and long-term value
- Collaborate with local and regional leaders to meet business goals
- Foster an engaged workforce and drive accountability throughout the organization
- Execute Operational Excellence
- Lead plant operations with a relentless focus on safety, reliability, and quality
- Use Lean tools and data to optimize productivity and reduce waste
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- 5+ years of hands-on leadership experience in corrugated or paper converting manufacturing
- Directed teams in a high-volume, safety-driven operation, consistently meeting output and safety performance goals
- Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in performance, cost, and reliability metrics
- Communicated strategic goals clearly across departments, ensuring consistent understanding and execution of plant priorities
What Will Put You Ahead- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field
- Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
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