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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Project Engineer role supporting the tissue and towel manufacturing operations at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA.
The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering and technical aspects of projects within Georgia Pacific. This role involves working closely with teams across various departments to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards.
Our Team
The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern® and Brawny®. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans 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 Port Hudson and Zachary communities.
What You Will Do
- Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design and functionality meet project requirements
- Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring engineering standards and best practices are adhered to
- Act as a liaison between engineering, operations, and other departments
- Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure smooth project execution
- Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource allocations
- Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Ensure all project deliverables meet the required quality standards
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines, costs, or quality
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
- Prepare and present project reports and performance metrics
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Relevant experience in project engineering, project management, or a similar role, preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimization methodologies, and process control techniques
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and adherence to project requirements
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical) or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Professional certifications and/or understanding in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
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Hiring Philosophy
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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.
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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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