Logistics Leader

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Division is seeking a Logistics Leader to join our team at the Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, Louisiana. In this role, you will create long-term value by leading logistics operations that support production, warehousing, inventory management, shipping, and customer fulfillment activities.

About the 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 and develop logistics team members through coaching, feedback, capability building, and performance management
• Drive a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence throughout logistics operations
• Oversee inventory management, warehousing, material flow, shipping, receiving, and transportation activities
• Partner with production, maintenance, planning, and commercial teams to optimize product flow and customer service
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, shipping performance, cost, productivity, and service levels
• Identify and eliminate barriers that impact operational performance through data analysis and root cause analysis
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives
• Support strategic projects and initiatives that create value for the facility and Georgia-Pacific

Requirements

• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or developing employees in a manufacturing, distribution, military, or industrial environment
• Experience managing or supporting logistics, warehousing, inventory, transportation, supply chain, or material flow activities
• Experience using data to identify problems, prioritize opportunities, and drive improvements
• Experience leading safety initiatives and promoting safe work practices

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Pulp and Paper experience
• Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, or inventory control systems
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

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

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
• 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.

Pay

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. 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.