Manufacturing Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Manufacturing Engineer - Converting role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Muskogee, OK. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

The Manufacturing Engineer in Converting at Georgia-Pacific focuses on optimizing and improving the converting processes involved in manufacturing products such as paper, packaging, and related products. Their role is crucial in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production.

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 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
• Analyze and evaluate current converting processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost
• Develop and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance production capabilities
• Lead and manage projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new technology implementation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, and quality to ensure successful project execution
• Utilize data analysis tools to monitor production processes and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and suppliers to evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new and existing equipment
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure products meet industry standards and customer specifications
• Develop and implement quality control processes to identify and address defects or quality issues
• Provide technical support and training to production staff and operators on new processes, equipment, and technologies
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence among team members
• Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Participate in safety audits and initiatives to promote a safe working environment
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working within a manufacturing, converting, industrial or military environment
• Strong understanding of converting processes, equipment, and technologies
• Experience with root cause analysis and process control techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Experience in managing projects from conception through implementation and evaluation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Paper Science or related field
• Deep understanding of safety protocols and a commitment to promoting a safe work environment
• Experience initiating and/or executing capital projects
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools for process design and analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
  
  
  

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).