Paper Machine Technical Leader

Paper Machine Technical Leader

Georgia‑Pacific’s Consumer Products Division is seeking a technical contributor role responsible for increasing the effectiveness of the asset group across our two paper machines by improving reliability, work processes, equipment performance, and team member capabilities.

The Halsey Mill is located in Willamette Valley, near the beach and mountains, with plenty of outdoor recreational activities. It is roughly 30 minutes from Corvallis (Oregon State University) and Eugene (University of Oregon), and 90 miles south of Portland. Come join our team!

• Manage and execute Georgia‑Pacific’s reliability and asset strategies through collaboration with machine operations teams.
• Lead continuous efforts to identify, investigate, recommend, and implement equipment improvements, new systems, and process changes to improve productivity, yield, quality, and reduce costs.
• Drive improvements to operating metrics across all equipment in the work system.
• Collaborate closely with the operations team to build systems that improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Manufacturing Engineers and other team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Exemplify and advance Principle Based Management.
• Utilize strong troubleshooting expertise to resolve complex paper machine issues and improve operational performance.
• Provide influential leadership, effectively guiding and motivating teams.
• Assist in the qualification of hourly and salary talent within the mill.

• Experience working in a paper machine operation with strong technical knowledge of paper machine mechanics and processes.
• Proven capability in troubleshooting paper machine operations and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and/or reliability strategies.
• Experience coaching or mentoring others within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) or similar technical staff.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or related discipline).
• 5 or more years of manufacturing experience within a paper manufacturing operation.
• Direct leadership experience in similar technical or operational roles.

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, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

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  for additional information.