Performance Capability Leader - Converting

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Performance Capability Leader - Converting role supporting the tissue, towel and napkin manufacturing operations at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Crossett, AR.

The Performance Capability Leader is a key driver of operational excellence and team development at Georgia-Pacific. This role focuses on building and sustaining high-performing teams by enhancing individual and collective capabilities, embedding continuous improvement practices, and aligning with the company's Principle-Based Management (PBM) philosophy. The leader collaborates across functions to ensure consistent performance improvements, drives accountability, and supports strategic business objectives.

Located just north of Monroe, LA and south of Little Rock, AR, the Crossett mill employs about 500 people and has four tissue paper machines which produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern Ultra Soft and Strong and Angel Soft. Crossett is a great place for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and hiking. For urban activities, Little Rock and Monroe are just a short drive away.

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 Crossett communities.

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Lead the development and execution of capability-building initiatives to enhance individual and team performance across operations
• Partner with plant leadership, HR, and functional teams to identify skills gaps and design targeted development programs
• Drive continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence tools to improve productivity, quality, and safety
• Facilitate coaching and mentoring to develop leaders at all levels, fostering a culture of accountability and principle-based decision-making
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management processes to ensure alignment with business goals
• Utilize data and performance metrics to monitor progress, identify opportunities, and report on capability-building impact
• Champion Georgia-Pacific's PBM culture by modeling principles and encouraging others to embrace them in their daily work
• Support change management and communication strategies to ensure successful implementation of new initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational readiness for new projects and technology deployments

• Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership, talent development, or operational excellence roles within manufacturing or similar industries
• Two (2) or more years of training and development experience in an industrial environment
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence others, and drive accountability in a complex environment
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safety and adherence to environmental and operational standards

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.