Production Area Leader

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Production (Area) Leader for our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufacturing site in Englehart, Ontario. Reporting to a Production Superintendent, this position is accountable for safety, environmental compliance, scheduling, communications, and continuous improvement of a production area.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Englehart is an Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Manufacturing site located in Englehart, Ontario. This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s OSB Division please visit: www.buildgp.com/plywood-osb.

Georgia Pacific offers a generous benefits package including a quarterly bonus plan, medical/dental/vision, short-term disability, pension, and paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Ensure all team activities strictly adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and team members.
• Manage a team of hourly employees, providing leadership and direction.
• Schedule and oversee training to ensure the team is equipped with necessary skills.
• Prioritize work for the team, ensuring that critical tasks are identified and promptly addressed.
• Enter work orders and manage requisitions to maintain production efficiency.
• Monitor and manage costs associated with the assigned Production Area.
• Track and aim to reduce area downtime through effective management and planning.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and ensure they are completed on time.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge relevant to the production environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proficiency with MS Office Suites.
• Experience in OSB manufacturing or a similar industry is an asset.
• Understanding of accounting, budgeting, and purchasing systems.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Georgia Pacific Englehart OSB Mill offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

How to Apply

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

Who We Are

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.

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.

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