Georgia-Pacific LLC
Overview
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Division is seeking qualified professionals to be considered for our Process Engineer role to join our Plattsburgh, NY Tissue Mill Team. The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving the manufacturing processes within Georgia-Pacific’s pulp and paper operations. This role combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration to enhance process efficiency, product quality, safety, and sustainability. The Engineer will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement and support operational excellence aligned with Georgia-Pacific’s Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture. What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture Analyze current pulp and paper manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and waste reduction Develop, implement, and monitor process control strategies and best practices to ensure product quality and consistency Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and safety to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions Support capital projects aimed at process upgrades, debottlenecking, or new technology adoption Utilize data analytics, process modeling, and root cause analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean methodologies) to drive improvements Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies Assist in training and developing operations personnel on process fundamentals and best practices Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge to foster a culture of operational excellence Prepare and maintain detailed documentation including process descriptions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports Support troubleshooting and emergency response related to process anomalies or equipment failures Qualifications (Basic)
Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing or a related process engineering role Strong understanding of pulp and paper manufacturing processes, equipment, and control systems Experience with process optimization tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or similar Proficiency in data analysis and process simulation software What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Paper Science, or a related field Advanced education or certifications in process engineering, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or project management (PMP) Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects Compensation
For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Hiring Philosophy & About Us
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our contributions. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and more. Our 300,000+ employees operate in over 150 locations and are empowered to innovate daily. Equality and inclusion are fundamental. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by geographic region; discuss details with your recruiter. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Division is seeking qualified professionals to be considered for our Process Engineer role to join our Plattsburgh, NY Tissue Mill Team. The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving the manufacturing processes within Georgia-Pacific’s pulp and paper operations. This role combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration to enhance process efficiency, product quality, safety, and sustainability. The Engineer will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement and support operational excellence aligned with Georgia-Pacific’s Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture. What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture Analyze current pulp and paper manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and waste reduction Develop, implement, and monitor process control strategies and best practices to ensure product quality and consistency Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and safety to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions Support capital projects aimed at process upgrades, debottlenecking, or new technology adoption Utilize data analytics, process modeling, and root cause analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean methodologies) to drive improvements Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies Assist in training and developing operations personnel on process fundamentals and best practices Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge to foster a culture of operational excellence Prepare and maintain detailed documentation including process descriptions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports Support troubleshooting and emergency response related to process anomalies or equipment failures Qualifications (Basic)
Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing or a related process engineering role Strong understanding of pulp and paper manufacturing processes, equipment, and control systems Experience with process optimization tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or similar Proficiency in data analysis and process simulation software What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Paper Science, or a related field Advanced education or certifications in process engineering, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or project management (PMP) Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects Compensation
For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Hiring Philosophy & About Us
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our contributions. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and more. Our 300,000+ employees operate in over 150 locations and are empowered to innovate daily. Equality and inclusion are fundamental. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by geographic region; discuss details with your recruiter. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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