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Georgia-Pacific is recruiting a Director of Operations to lead operations in Tolleson, AZ . The Director of Operations is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee operations in a state-of-the-art facility that continues to strategically expand and grow. Georgia-Pacific has expanded our offerings with the Tolleson facility to include manufacturing of curbside recyclable paper padded mailers.
The Director of Operations will lead the Tolleson team of salaried and hourly employees in environmental and safety standards and create a culture of safety, compliance, as well as Principled Entrepreneurship. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to contribute at the highest level are necessary.
The Tolleson facility is centrally located outside the Phoenix, AZ area, offering a variety of outdoor recreation options and close access to many regional attractions and the Phoenix International Airport.
If you are dynamic leader looking for an opportunity, come join our team!
What You Will Do

• Advancing our company culture, Principled Based Management
• Identifying and aligning operational priorities with commercial business vision - ensure production and delivery of the highest quality products at the lowest costs, consistent with customer requirements, company plans and profit objectives
• Provide strategic leadership and coaching to employees through a shared vision for the operation
• Develop knowledge systems and measurements that help the business make profitable decisions
• Effectively manage and advance all aspects of manufacturing - Safety & Health, Environmental, Reliability, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Yield, Compliance and Capital/Maintenance Investment
• Develop an understanding of the current state, the desired future state, develops and executes plans and strategies to close the gaps
• Identify, understand, and adopt relevant best practices to advance faster than the competition
• Develop, lead and coach teams for maximum engagement and participation in pursuit of objectives and goals
• Direct and indirect responsibilities for salary and hourly operation employees, including development of roles/responsibilities/expectations, performance reviews and compensation evaluations for each individual employee
• Influencing, interfacing, and gaining credibility across a wide range of levels:
• Executive (GP management team, senior leadership, external customers)
• Direct reports, Supervisors, and front-line employees
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and off shifts as needed to support team and business needs

What You Will Do

• Plant/Operations Management experience within the manufacturing/production industry
• Experience managing salary direct reports
• Experience with financial analysis/economic thinking around plant production costs
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing processes or converting machinery

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, mechanical maintenance, plant engineering, quality, and corrugator/converting processes & equipment
• Experience with development and scale-up of new and differentiated sustainable products

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.
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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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf