Georgia Pacific
Engineering Manager
Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals for the Engineering Manager role supporting the Consumer Manufacturing Group located in Muskogee, OK. The facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue, towel, and napkin products in a progressive production environment.
As the Engineering Manager at Georgia‑Pacific’s Muskogee manufacturing facility, you will lead a team of skilled engineers responsible for driving operational excellence through effective engineering solutions. You will help manage capital projects, and process improvements to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. Your leadership will be critical in enhancing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with Georgia‑Pacific’s business objectives.
You will collaborate closely with Operations, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to prioritize engineering initiatives, optimize costs, and maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership capability to foster a high‑performing engineering team that contributes to the plant’s long‑term success.
Our Team The Muskogee Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.
We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help others and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle‑Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia‑Pacific, and the Muskogee community.
What You Will Do
Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle‑Based Management (PBM) culture
Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team focused on mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration
Manage and prioritize capital projects, maintenance improvements, and plant expansions to support production goals
Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards
Oversee plant equipment maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and reliability
Implement predictive and preventative maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime
Drive initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, improve energy efficiency, and reduce costs
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for equipment failures or process inefficiencies
Champion compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety and environmental policies
Lead engineering participation in plant safety programs and audits
Develop and manage annual engineering budgets including labor, materials, and capital expenditures
Optimize resource allocation to support operational and project priorities
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering efforts with plant objectives
Communicate engineering plans, progress, and challenges to plant leadership and stakeholders
Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation, and digital tools to enhance plant performance
Ensure engineering documentation, standards, and procedures are current and followed
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing engineering teams
Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or process industries
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership
Strong project management and organizational skills with an emphasis on safety, quality, and cost control
Demonstrated experience in driving change and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, process systems, and manufacturing operations relevant to pulp and paper or related industries
Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS), CAD software, and project management tools
Experience with reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
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.
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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Georgia Pacific by 2x
Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Muskogee, OK.
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As the Engineering Manager at Georgia‑Pacific’s Muskogee manufacturing facility, you will lead a team of skilled engineers responsible for driving operational excellence through effective engineering solutions. You will help manage capital projects, and process improvements to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. Your leadership will be critical in enhancing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with Georgia‑Pacific’s business objectives.
You will collaborate closely with Operations, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to prioritize engineering initiatives, optimize costs, and maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership capability to foster a high‑performing engineering team that contributes to the plant’s long‑term success.
Our Team The Muskogee Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.
We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help others and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle‑Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia‑Pacific, and the Muskogee community.
What You Will Do
Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle‑Based Management (PBM) culture
Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team focused on mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration
Manage and prioritize capital projects, maintenance improvements, and plant expansions to support production goals
Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards
Oversee plant equipment maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and reliability
Implement predictive and preventative maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime
Drive initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, improve energy efficiency, and reduce costs
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for equipment failures or process inefficiencies
Champion compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety and environmental policies
Lead engineering participation in plant safety programs and audits
Develop and manage annual engineering budgets including labor, materials, and capital expenditures
Optimize resource allocation to support operational and project priorities
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering efforts with plant objectives
Communicate engineering plans, progress, and challenges to plant leadership and stakeholders
Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation, and digital tools to enhance plant performance
Ensure engineering documentation, standards, and procedures are current and followed
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing engineering teams
Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or process industries
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership
Strong project management and organizational skills with an emphasis on safety, quality, and cost control
Demonstrated experience in driving change and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, process systems, and manufacturing operations relevant to pulp and paper or related industries
Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS), CAD software, and project management tools
Experience with reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
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.
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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Georgia Pacific by 2x
Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Muskogee, OK.
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr