Pulp Processing Maintenance Team Leader

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Oklahoma, Muskogee
Jul 02, 2025
Your Job Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Pulp Processing Maintenance Team Leader role supporting the Consumer Manufacturing Group Operation located in Muskogee, OK. This position will work closely with the operations, reliability, and maintenance departments in the development of long-term asset strategies. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. Our Team The Pulp Processing Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for the leadership of the Pulp Processing and Effluent Treatment maintenance team for the Muskogee Mill. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in safety, continuous improvement, manufacturing, and customer focus. The successful candidate will lead the work processes of hourly maintenance team members. This individual will also perform the scheduling role for their Pulp/ETP maintenance team, requiring them to understand their maintenance needs for daily work, shutdowns and provide necessary resources to meet those needs, including shutdown support for other areas of the mill. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. 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 Promote a culture of safety within the maintenance team to proactively identify and reduce risks for the team and operations Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists Provide direction, training, and development opportunities to enhance team performance and ensure alignment with company goals Develop and oversee the execution of preventative and predictive maintenance programs Ensure maintenance activities are effectively scheduled and completed to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity Analyze maintenance processes and performance data to identify areas for improvement Implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness Assist with the development and management maintenance budgets Monitor expenses and implement cost-control measures to ensure maintenance operations are conducted within budgetary constraints Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies Collaborate with other departments, such as production and engineering, to address equipment issues and coordinate maintenance activities Communicate maintenance plans and performance metrics to stakeholders effectively Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve equipment reliability Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial or military environment preferably in the paper or pulp industry Experience with asset maintenance work practices and systems such as planning, scheduling, material coordination, MRO management, reliability systems, etc. Experience in outage management or coordination Strong analytic and problem-solving skills Proficiency in data analysis and process simulation software Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Understanding of safety and environmental regulations related to manufacturing What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or Paper Science Supervisory experience with responsibility for direct reports within a manufacturing environment Experience using SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) and/or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Experience working in a recycled pulp or paper operation 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 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. 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-CM2