Business Unit Manager – Product Unit

About the role

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

Support GCF’s goals by demonstrating responsibility for the overall leadership of the Product Unit including planning, scheduling and execution of operations.

Champion safety efforts resulting in superior performance by modeling and maintaining an environment of safe work practices and proactive approach to safety management.

Participate in the development of budget, strategic, and capital plan processes.

Develop succession plans within the Product Unit.

Develop leadership skills and process knowledge of unit leadership personnel.

Drive efforts in key focus areas including safety, production and cost efficiencies, reliability, team member engagement, and environmental stewardship, to achieve or exceed targeted performance.

Provide leadership and resources to support engagement and a high performance work team.

Ensure development and implementation of manufacturing systems, including use of sustainability tools such as Trouble/Cause/Correction (TCC) and Centerlining.

Clearly communicate and demonstrate quality principles and processes.

Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing lead position in pulp and paper mill.
• Experience with Paper Machine is required.
• Experience developing and implementing annual productivity plans.
• Demonstrated management experience as a leader of a manufacturing process with accountability for safety, reliability, people development and performance.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills; problem solving, negotiation, presentation and training delivery skills.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including experience with salaried direct reports, combined with technical paper-making knowledge required.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or pulp and paper science.
• Experience in strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Experience working in and managing High Performance Work Systems.
• Experience working at multiple mills.
• Greenbelt Certification.

Benefits

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

About You

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing lead position in pulp and paper mill. Experience with Paper Machine is required.
• Experience developing and implementing annual productivity plans.
• Demonstrated management experience as a leader of a manufacturing process with accountability for safety, reliability, people development and performance
• Strong written & verbal communication skills; problem solving, negotiation, presentation and training delivery skills.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including experience with salaried direct reports, combined with technical paper-making knowledge required.

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

Physical Location of Position

Flint River Mill 2449 Stagecoach Rd Oglethorpe, GA 31068

Additional Information

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.