Process Improvement Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Operation is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our Muskogee, Oklahoma team as a Process Improvement Engineer role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Muskogee, OK.

In this role, as a part of our Mill Process Improvement Team, you will have the opportunity to analyze operational processes, identify and lead overall improvement strategies. Our Process Improvement Engineer at Georgia-Pacific typically focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. You will work closely with Mill area resources as well as ensure alignment with mill priorities.

If you have a passion for driving process optimization, process waste elimination, manufacturing engineering, cost analysis, process safety, and a curiosity to understand manufacturing and business processes then we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our Team

The Muskogee facility 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 other’s 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
• Be an active member of the Mill Process Improvement Team creating a competitive advantage within our facility through execution of Disciplined Operational Processes around:
• Management Systems
• Organization & Talent
• Asset Care
• Operations
• Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction and competitive cost opportunities
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams to identify, develop and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with mill and/or corporate resources to ensure initiatives are aligned with mill priorities, goals, and objectives
• Implement, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) with the Leadership and manufacturing teams
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure team members achieve their full potential and align with organizational goals
• Build tools to support and simplify the mill performance tracking, monitoring, and reporting
• Support the financial aspects of manufacturing processes, including budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis
• Periodically serve as “Operations Support on call” on a rotating schedule to provide support to operations outside of regular business hours
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business Management, or any related field
• Experience with change management/transformation initiatives
• Experience in leading and facilitating improvements in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in driving change, implementing process improvements, and achieving measurable results
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft tools, specifically advanced Excel skills
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Continuous Improvement certification (Six Sigma, LEAN or similar) and /or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Experience working within a pulp, paper, and/or tissue converting manufacturing environment
  
  

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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).