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Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Pennsylvania, Kane
Sep 01, 2026
Your Job Georgia Pacific is now hiring a Continuous Improvement Supervisor for our MT. Jewett Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) facility in Mt. Jewett, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high efficiency and technologically advanced plant. The Continuous Improvement Supervisor leads daily operational improvement activities to increase productivity, quality, and safety at the site. This role supervises CI technicians or process improvement facilitators and partners with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to identify, prioritize, and implement Lean/Six Sigma projects. The supervisor drives standard work, visual management, problem-solving, and a culture of continuous improvement to achieve sustainable results. This is a hands-on role. Our Team Georgia-Pacific in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania manufactures Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), a popular substitution for hardboard in residential and industrial applications such as for drawer bottoms, cabinet backs, interior wall and ceiling panels, modular partitions, and door skins. To learn more about our MDF business segment and how MDF is made, click here: How MDF Is Made At Georgia Pacific Mt Jewett MDF, safety is our top priority. Over the last decade, we've invested millions in cutting-edge safety measures because safety is our core value. To learn more about our team and our culture, click here: Mt Jewett-Kane Culture What You Will Do Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of CI practitioners and coordinate cross-functional improvement teams. Identify opportunities for improvement via gemba walks, data analysis, and team feedback. Facilitate rapid improvement events (Kaizen), DMAIC projects, 5S, SMED, TPM, and other Lean tools. Leading Mill RCFA for UPE ownership. Track project progress, quantify benefits (cost, time, quality), and ensure sustainment of improvements. Create and maintain process documentation, standard work, and training materials. Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and quality to remove barriers and implement solutions. Monitor KPIs and prepare regular reports for leadership on CI initiatives and ROI. Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards during projects. Participate in both weekly and daily Op's/Mt planning meetings. Provide Support for urgent issues as needed. Monitors assets health using site predictive tools Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field - or equivalent experience. 3+ years of hands-on continuous improvement experience in manufacturing/operations; 1+ year supervising or leading teams preferred. Experience with data analysis and problem-solving (DMAIC, root cause analysis). Strong facilitation and coaching skills; ability to influence at all levels. Proficient with MS Excel; experience with Power BI, or similar analytics tools is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What Will Put You Ahead Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred). Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable financial benefits. SAP/MRP or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience. Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance in a 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 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. 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