Learning & Development Leader

About the role

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Division is seeking a Learning and Development Leader to join our team at the Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, Louisiana. In this role, you will create value by developing and executing learning strategies that build individual and organizational capability, support operational excellence, and enable employees to reach their highest potential. You will partner with leaders across the site to identify capability gaps, develop talent, and implement sustainable learning solutions that improve business results.

Our Team

For over 50 years, the Port Hudson Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 300 employees, Port Hudson strives to lead the tissue and towel business. Our team recently invested more than $50 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's learning and development strategy to support business objectives and workforce capability needs
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to identify skill gaps and capability-building opportunities
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve training systems, learning programs, and qualification processes
• Support onboarding, job progression, leadership development, and technical skill development initiatives
• Establish and maintain training metrics to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Facilitate or coordinate instructor-led, hands-on, and digital learning experiences
• Coach leaders on employee development, performance feedback, and capability-building best practices
• Drive knowledge management initiatives to capture and transfer critical organizational knowledge
• Ensure training programs meet regulatory, safety, and company requirements
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve employee proficiency, engagement, and overall business performance

Requirements

• Experience leading, facilitating, coordinating, or developing training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or business environment
• Experience partnering with leaders to identify development needs and implement capability-building solutions
• Experience managing projects and driving initiatives with multiple stakeholders
• Experience using data and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and support decision-making
• Direct supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience supporting learning and development initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience designing competency-based training systems or qualification programs
• Experience supporting leadership development and succession planning processes
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) or training management platforms
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design practices

About Us

As a Koch company and 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 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

Benefits

• 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 (eligibility criteria apply)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

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

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.