Plant Manager

Plant Manager Your Job Georgia Pacific is seeking aPlant Managerfor our Lumber facility in Rome, GA. The Plant Manager will provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Productivity, Cost, Customer Experience, and site profitability, in alignment with Principle Based Management (PBM). Rome is a beautiful city with a thriving downtown area surrounded by colleges, medical care, rivers, lakes, and rolling hillsides. The location offers both city and country living and is close to metropolitan areas as well. 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 compliance
• Able to set direction and empower the team, leveraging comparative advantage to maximize results
• Skilled at motivating others to self-actualize and contribute at their highest level
• Able to drive transformation and build a thriving, principle-based culture in a union environment What You Will Do
• Lead the overall operation of the facility, applying PBM principles from raw material receipt to finished product shipment
• Ensure alignment with business vision and drive high 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
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations
• Build productive relationships with peers and support functions (procurement, sales, accounting, HR, etc.)
• Engage and connect team members at all levels, promoting mutual benefit and respect
• Strive to make Georgia-Pacific Rome Lumber the supplier and employer of choice Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Three (3) or more years leading manufacturing processes in a lumber mill, including operations excellence, maintenance, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead profitable change and transformation
• Experience managing direct reports, assessing talent, providing coaching and feedback, administering incentives, and developing future talent
• Understanding of budgeting/expense management and financial practices
• Experience with EH&S management systems, risk assessment/mitigation, and project planning
• Commitment to working safely and promoting a culture of stewardship and compliance
• Experience formulating and implementing business improvement strategies What Will Put You Ahead
• Bachelor'sDegree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science
• Master's Degree in Business Administration
• Multiple years of progressive experience in a wood products facility in one or more of the following positions: Plant Manage.

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2026-03-21 08:31:50

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