Process Lead

Georgia‑Pacific is hiring a Process Lead/Engineer for our lumber mill in Pineland, Texas. This role will create and implement strategies to optimize production while maintaining injury‑free, incident‑free operations in a batch manufacturing environment. The position is a supervisor‑in‑training role that will advance into a supervisor position as you develop leadership qualities and effectively manage your department. This is an ideal role for recent graduates seeking a career in manufacturing or for individuals with prior leadership experience looking to transition into the industry.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Lead an operational team in the production of solid wood lumber products safely and efficiently in the absence of the supervisor.
• Train and demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving.
• Act as a proactive leader to improve products, flow, cost, recovery, quality, and work processes.
• Take ownership of existing safety, quality, and performance processes.
• Promote employee involvement and provide coaching, feedback, and direction as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, provide safety training and team development to production associates, and deliver training materials.
• Support all phases of the lumber manufacturing process, including set‑up, changeover, automation, workflow, yield rates, reliability, and overall equipment efficiency.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including rotating shifts, overnight shifts, and weekends.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or military experience.

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods and lean manufacturing.
• Computer network skills (reviewing coding, adjusting configurations when needed).

We provide a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description and may vary by region. Please speak to your recruiter for details.

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.