Georgia-Pacific LLC
Quality Manager
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Quality Manager at our corrugated facility in Cleveland, TN. As a member of the plant leadership team, the Quality Manager serves as a partner to the operations, commercial teams, and customers ensuring we produce and deliver corrugated products and services which make us a preferred partner to our customers.
About the Facility Cleveland is a welcoming East Tennessee town in Bradley County, known for its strong sense of community and relaxed, small-town feel. Conveniently located near Chattanooga, Cleveland offers easy access to larger-city amenities while maintaining a quieter pace of life. The area is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby attractions such as Red Clay State Historic Park, the Ocoee River, and close proximity to Cherokee National Forest, making it an appealing choice for professionals seeking a balanced work‑life experience.
This position provides opportunities for promotion both in Cleveland, TN and at many other Georgia‑Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Come join our team!
To learn more about this facility and our Packaging division, please visit www.gppackaging.com.
What You Will Do
Foster a culture of continuous improvement to improve process control, quality, yields, and reduce defects.
Lead quality process improvements and training initiatives for employees within the facility.
Interface with internal and external customers to assure quality expectations are met and assure vendors are meeting our material specifications.
Facilitate team meetings to improve the quality process and champion Product Stewardship Food Safety process.
Manage Monthly Quality Report for Leadership Team and all measuring of equipment to ensure GP compliance.
Analyze and report to leadership teams on quality performance data while identifying and leading improvement activities.
Administer corporate computer systems involving plant floor data collection and customer complaints.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Previous leadership experience managing quality and process improvements in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
Previous experience coaching and mentoring in a professional atmosphere.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Cause Mapping experience.
Previous experience with managing and maintaining customer relations through written and verbal follow‑up that includes email correspondence and video conferencing, as well as onsite visits.
Previous experience with quality management systems.
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Statistical Process Control experience.
Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Corrugated packaging industry experience.
Previous experience working with BVP and KIWI information systems.
HAACP Certification.
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.
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.
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 Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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About the Facility Cleveland is a welcoming East Tennessee town in Bradley County, known for its strong sense of community and relaxed, small-town feel. Conveniently located near Chattanooga, Cleveland offers easy access to larger-city amenities while maintaining a quieter pace of life. The area is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby attractions such as Red Clay State Historic Park, the Ocoee River, and close proximity to Cherokee National Forest, making it an appealing choice for professionals seeking a balanced work‑life experience.
This position provides opportunities for promotion both in Cleveland, TN and at many other Georgia‑Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Come join our team!
To learn more about this facility and our Packaging division, please visit www.gppackaging.com.
What You Will Do
Foster a culture of continuous improvement to improve process control, quality, yields, and reduce defects.
Lead quality process improvements and training initiatives for employees within the facility.
Interface with internal and external customers to assure quality expectations are met and assure vendors are meeting our material specifications.
Facilitate team meetings to improve the quality process and champion Product Stewardship Food Safety process.
Manage Monthly Quality Report for Leadership Team and all measuring of equipment to ensure GP compliance.
Analyze and report to leadership teams on quality performance data while identifying and leading improvement activities.
Administer corporate computer systems involving plant floor data collection and customer complaints.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Previous leadership experience managing quality and process improvements in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
Previous experience coaching and mentoring in a professional atmosphere.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Cause Mapping experience.
Previous experience with managing and maintaining customer relations through written and verbal follow‑up that includes email correspondence and video conferencing, as well as onsite visits.
Previous experience with quality management systems.
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Statistical Process Control experience.
Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Corrugated packaging industry experience.
Previous experience working with BVP and KIWI information systems.
HAACP Certification.
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.
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.
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 Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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