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Operations Manager

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Rome
Apr 08, 2026
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Operations Manager at our Lumber facility in Rome, GA. The Operations Manager will provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Productivity, Cost, Customer Experience, and site performance, aligning with Principle-Based Management (PBM). Rome is a beautiful city with a thriving downtown area, surrounded by colleges, medical centers, rivers, lakes, and rolling hills. The location provides both city and country living and is close to metropolitan areas. The preferred candidate for this excellent opportunity will be: A dynamic leader who coaches and develops others, fostering a contribution-motivated, results-driven team A champion of Environmental, Health, and Safety, modeling stewardship and ensuring consistent compliance Able to set direction and ensure execution through others, leveraging comparative advantage to maximize results Skilled at motivating others to self-actualize while holding the team accountable for achieving performance and sustaining results Able to drive continuous improvement and build a principle-based culture in a union environment Disciplined in execution, ensuring expectations are clearly defined, consistently reinforced, and achieved Demonstrates consistency in setting expectations, reinforcing standards, and ensuring follow-through What You Will Do Lead operations across the facility, applying PBM principles from raw material receipt through finished product shipment. Ensure alignment with the business vision and drive performance in safety, environmental compliance, production, quality, and financial results. Select and develop a team of Principled Entrepreneurs who create long-term value and eliminate waste. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, challenge, and continuous improvement that results in measurable performance gains. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations Build productive relationships with peers and support functions (maintenance, procurement, sales, accounting, HR, etc.). Engage and connect team members at all levels to foster mutual benefit and respect. Drive operational discipline and consistency to improve reliability and sustain overall site performance. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Three or more years of experience leading manufacturing operations in a lumber mill or industrial setting, with a focus on improving safety, production, quality, and continuous improvement. Experience in managing direct reports, including coaching, development, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to drive and sustain performance improvement that supports profitable operations. Experience in identifying performance gaps and ensuring timely resolution through others. An understanding of budgeting, expense management, and financial performance drivers. Experience with EH&S management systems, risk assessment/mitigation, and compliance requirements. Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, stewardship, and compliance. Experience in implementing business improvement initiatives. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science Master's degree in business administration Progressive experience in a wood products facility in one or more of the following positions: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Superintendent, or equivalent leadership role. Experience in large capital project engineering or management Experience applying and leveraging continuous improvement and lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, and others to foster improvement. Experience working in a union 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. 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