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Pulp Processing Engineer
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Oklahoma, Muskogee | |
 Jan 29, 2025 | |
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to be considered for our Pulp Processing Engineer role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Muskogee, OK. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue, paper towel and napkin products in a progressive production environment. As a Pulp Processing Process Engineer at Georgia-Pacific, a leading subsidiary of Koch Industries, you would be responsible for optimizing the production processes within pulp and paper manufacturing facilities. Your role would involve ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations while maintaining high quality standards. Our Team The Muskogee Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Muskogee community. What You Will Do * Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture * Analyze and improve existing pulp processing operations to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality * Implement process control strategies and technologies to optimize production * Lead and support projects aimed at process improvement, equipment upgrades, and new technology implementations * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget * Gather and analyze process data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement * Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and other stakeholders * Ensure all operations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations * Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and incidents * Investigate and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence * Work closely with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and equipment failures * Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles * Train and mentor team members on best practices and new technologies * Partner with R&D, quality assurance, and other departments to develop new products and improve existing ones * Engage with suppliers and vendors to negotiate equipment purchases and upgrades * Learn necessary computer and process control skills related to the processes (PC's, PI data and SAP Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Experience in a pulp and paper manufacturing or a related industry environment * Understanding of pulp and paper processes, equipment, and technologies * Ability to analyze complex data and troubleshoot process issues * Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and/or Continuous Improvement * Proficiency using engineering software and tools, such as CAD What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Paper Science, or a related field * Experience with process control systems and automation * Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies * Ability to manage projects, including planning, execution and monitoring progress At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. 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. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. 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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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 [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). #LI-CM2 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |