Georgia-Pacific LLC is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Pennington

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer position at Georgia-Pacific LLC. The role supports the Paper Machine Operations at the Naheola Mill in Pennington, AL, focusing on asset reliability, process improvements, and capability development within the Paper Machine area.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
• Coach Asset Operators to achieve quality production targets safely.
• Implement improvements in equipment, supplies, materials, and processes to enhance product quality.
• Lead efforts to reduce customer complaints and waste.
• Manage all business aspects, including costs, capital projects, and production performance of paper machines.
• Execute financial forecasts to meet or exceed targets.
• Identify opportunities for economic improvement.
• Lead projects to completion for targeted economic returns.
• Collaborate with teams to improve overall business unit results.
• Enhance asset and reliability strategies, including maintenance and operational planning.
• Collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with a focus on working with machinery and equipment, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and value creation
• Familiarity with productivity and communication tools such as Microsoft Office or similar software, demonstrating an ability to manage data, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
• Experience initiating and/or executing capital projects
• Experience working in a pulp or paper operation
• Experience working in a union environment
• Experience with software tools such as PI Process Book, PTM (AA)/Suite, Asset Suite, Downtime Analysis Reports, and SAP

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 guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing