Manufacturing Engineer (Utilities)

at  GeorgiaPacific

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Alabama River Cellulose team in Perdue Hill, AL who will advance our team’s capabilities. This role will work closely with the maintenance, power & recovery, and operations departments to improve the utilities area for recovery boiler operations, apply safety protocol to improve productivity, reduce costs through process/equipment optimizations and operator knowledge and skill improvements throughout the facility while striving for 100% in assigned areas. This position will report to the Power & Recovery Area Manager.

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• 10+ years of experience in pulp, paper and utilities operations (ex: natural gas boilers, turbines, feedwater systems, recovery boilers, evaporators)

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing or related field AND 5+ years of experience in pulp, paper and utilities operations.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks, with minimal oversight and guidance.
• Experience with improving existing work processes and leading change throughout a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook

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.

• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiency independently.
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing systems, workflows, and procedures to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues, propose solutions, and streamline operations while implementing measures to drive sustainable improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to identify and implement equipment upgrades or modifications to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for new systems and capital improvement projects.
• Facilitate, coach, and teach operational optimization concepts, work processes, methods, & tools
• Effectively apply the challenge process; coach initiative owners to urgently escalate issues that are prohibiting the delivery of initiative results
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment for potential implementation.
• Facilitate ownership-based work system strategies by building capability of technicians or operate, maintain, and improve their assets.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to manufacturing processes and equipment.