Process Improvement Analyst
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Georgia, McDonough | |
 Dec 11, 2024 | |
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Georgia-Pacific, LLC is now hiring a Process Improvement Analyst (PIA) for our McDonough, GA Mailer's facility.The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in Safety, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, and Customer Focus. The PIA is a key addition for the Mailer facility, responsible for improving the corrugated facility's manufacturing performance through technology implementation, raw material qualifications and production line enhancements. It's the perfect opportunity for someone on a steep growth trajectory who is ready to stretch a little. The PIA will normally work a weekday (M-F) 8a-5p shift with potential for coverage during off-shift hours as needed including potential Saturdays. Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business. Watch a short 60 sec video to see what we do at [1] Mailers: How We Make Mailers | Georgia-Pacific - YouTube What You Will Do * Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities after validation * Assist with new product development and ensure compliance through the New Substance Request (NSR) process * Facilitate the Change Request process by receiving requests, uploading them to the PLEX change module, monitoring approvals, and collaborating with requestors to update SOPs on SharePoint * Assist the Product Quality Supervisor by: * Maintaining accurate BOMs and Specifications in PLEX and keeping SOPs and OPLs updated in SharePoint. * Training new plant personnel on current Product Quality procedures and updating all personnel on revised procedures. * Collaborating with the Quality Manager to maintain training logs. * Providing timely recommendations (Release/Scrap/Rework) for products on "Hold" using a risk management approach and entering resolutions into Plex. * Managing lab equipment calibration and ensuring the R&D lab adheres to 6S standards. * Supporting customer complaint resolution through collaborative root cause analysis and documenting in Plex * Evaluating and testing incoming raw materials for specification adherence, documenting results, and facilitating early invoice payments for contractual price discounts * Maintain regular structured and informal communication with Product Quality Specialists, the R&D team, Quality Manager, and Operations team * Troubleshoot issues and develop Design of Experiments (DOE) to identify and resolve recurring manufacturing challenges Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Previous experience in a quality or process improvement role within a manufacturing/ industrial environment or lab setting * Previous experience documenting procedures and data and communicating to technical and non-technical audiences * Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field * 3+ years' experience working in manufacturing environment, Quality Assurance role, Process Improvement role or laboratory testing environment * Previous experience writing or updating procedures, conducting training & communicating changes * Previous experience in change management, risk assessments, statistical analysis and/or Root Cause Analysis (RCA) * Previous experience with PLEX, database management or SharePoint 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 [2] 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 [3] 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. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: [4] http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf References Visible links 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udk-bm6jJ2k 2. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 3. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 4. http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf | |