Converting Operations Manager

Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated division is seeking a Converting Operations Manager to lead converting and production operations at our Albany, GA facility. You will be a confident, people-centered leader who delivers results in safety, quality, production, and cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and principled entrepreneurship.

About the Facility

At our Albany Corrugated facility, we are embarking on a promising new phase of growth and innovation, supported by strategic investments that elevate our production capabilities and operational excellence. Rooted in Principle-Based Management®, our team values trust, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Albany is the economic hub of Southwest Georgia, offering a blend of small-town community and regional opportunity—reasonable cost of living, strong local schools and universities, and access to outdoor recreation along the Flint River. The community’s blend of agricultural tradition, operational excellence, and expanding manufacturing presence positions Albany as a high-value market for long-term professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across converting and plant production operations to meet or exceed safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Own accountability for safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance on the operating floor.
• Coach, train, and develop salaried and hourly team members (supervisors and operators) in safety, quality, production, problem-solving, technical skills, and interpersonal communication.
• Lead, coordinate, and align operational priorities with commercial/business objectives to ensure production and on-time delivery of high-quality products at the lowest practical cost consistent with customer requirements and company profit goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Commercial, Planning, and Supply Chain to remove constraints, improve reliability, and ensure production continuity.
• Champion and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.) focused on process reliability, employee engagement, and customer value; lead kaizen events and implement standard work.
• Oversee equipment maintenance planning and reliability efforts in collaboration with maintenance and plant engineering teams; help set and achieve reliability goals.
• Be a visible presence on the floor—support frontline leaders, identify improvement opportunities, reinforce standards, and promote a positive work environment and culture of accountability.
• Maintain and reinforce effective housekeeping and materials/packaging handling practices to support safety and efficiency.
• Develop operational metrics, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions to meet production and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in corrugated converting manufacturing operations.
• Experience troubleshooting converting equipment and recommending solutions.
• Supervisory or managerial experience with multiple direct reports.
• Experience developing and training employees in production processes and leading teams on the operating floor.
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of leadership experience within the corrugated industry.
• Experience with process optimization analysis and implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Pay

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.

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, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.