Director of Operations

Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our box plant in Cleveland, TN. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact, overseeing a talented workforce of 125, including a strong 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.

Join an exciting and dynamic team committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. We make significant investments in capital and are dedicated to developing preferred partnerships and delivering best-in-class service. Rooted in Principle-Based Management, our team values trust, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the southern Appalachians, blends small-city charm with big-city access: a vibrant historic downtown, Lee University, local dining and breweries, and growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Outdoor opportunities abound with the Cherokee National Forest and the world-renowned TN rivers known for excellent fishing and outdoor recreation. Cleveland is about 30 minutes from Chattanooga and roughly two hours from Atlanta and the Smokies. With an affordable cost of living, solid schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and strong commuter connections, it's an attractive place for professionals and families seeking balance.

We're ready for a leader who's passionate about developing people, strengthening culture, and unlocking the full potential of this energized team.

• 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
• We are looking for a people first leader to foster an environment where employees are respected, empowered, and proud of their work
• 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

• 5+ years of hands-on leadership experience in corrugated, paper converting manufacturing OR a similar industry
• Directed teams in a high-volume, safety-driven operation, consistently meeting output and safety performance goals

• 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

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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.