Director of Operations

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Pennsylvania, Bradford
Oct 16, 2025
Your Job Job Title: Director of Operations Location: Bradford, PA (Onsite) Relocation: Custom relocation packages offered within the United States Pay: Commensurate with the experience you bring Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our box plant in Bradford, PA. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact, overseeing a talented workforce of 130 employees, including a strong 13-person leadership team, while shaping the future of plant performance and culture. As the Director of Operations, you'll lead with purpose, driving safety, operational excellence, and reliability while empowering your teams to perform at their best. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll collaborate across commercial, customer service, and corporate capability teams to deliver results that move the business forward. With broad organizational visibility and strong support from senior leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your impact and your career. Our Team At our Bradford Corrugated facility, we've entered an exciting new chapter with a $30 million capital investment that enhances our capability, reliability, and efficiency. Guided by Principle-Based Management, our team thrives on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. Bradford's scenic surroundings provide a close-knit, community feel, and our people reflect that same spirit of teamwork and pride. We're ready for a leader who's passionate about developing people, strengthening culture, and unlocking the full potential of this energized team. What You Will Do Lead with Vision & Strategy Apply Principle-Based Management to drive innovation and long-term value Collaborate with local and regional leaders to meet business goals Foster an engaged workforce and drive accountability throughout the organization Execute Operational Excellence Lead plant operations with a relentless focus on safety, reliability, and quality Use Lean tools and data to optimize productivity and reduce waste Drive adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance Build High-Performing Teams & Culture Develop a team-oriented culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Mentor and grow your leadership team into future promotable roles Foster an environment where employees are respected, empowered, and proud of their work Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 5+ years of hands-on leadership experience in corrugated or paper converting manufacturing Directed teams in a high-volume, safety-driven operation, consistently meeting output and safety performance goals Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in performance, cost, and reliability metrics Communicated strategic goals clearly across departments, ensuring consistent understanding and execution of plant priorities What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies 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 here. Who We Are About Bradford, PA: Bradford, PA, is a charming small town, known for its tight-knit community and unhurried simplicity. Bradford is located very close to the border of New York state and offers a perfect blend of rural tranquility and urban amenities. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of parks, trails, and recreation opportunities, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking a balanced work-life experience. 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 business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our 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 here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-LAL #ONSITE