Process Engineer

Your Job

Join an innovative team at Georgia-Pacific as a Process Engineer at our Prosperity Plywood mill in South Carolina.

This pivotal role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency while prioritizing safety in a batch manufacturing environment, all within our Principle Based Management (PBM) framework.

As an essential member of our technical and operations teams, you will drive the production of superior products and minimize waste.

Our Team

Our Prosperity Plywood facility in Prosperity, South Carolina, is nestled in a charming community that combines small-town hospitality with the scenic beauty of the Southeast, making it an inviting place to live and work.

Leveraging the region's plentiful forestry resources, the facility is dedicated to producing high-quality plywood products and embodies Georgia-Pacific's commitment to sustainability and excellence.

By joining our team in Prosperity, you'll be part of a leading supplier of building products while enjoying the advantages of a welcoming community and a fulfilling lifestyle.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http://www.buildgp.com/ .

What You Will Do



* Champion value creation by analyzing process performance and developing metrics to enhance safety, environmental outcomes, production, quality, value, optimization, and yield.


* Demonstrate a strong understanding of the S&OP process and actively contribute to planning and executing weekly targets while maintaining effective communication with the commercial teams.


* Ensure exceptional product quality and contribute to the strategic direction and success of the mill.


* Ensure effective handling and mitigation of combustible dust hazards, with additional oversight of fire systems when necessary


* Lead and coordinate production efforts for sustained improvements in Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Compliance, Reliability, Quality, Production, and Cost management.


* Utilize data analytics and a structured approach to solve complex problems, ensuring proficiency with software platforms for scanners, optimizers, and MES.


* Innovate and implement strategies for optimized operations using automation, in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.


* Partner with key site and divisional leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities, crafting effective execution strategies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Associate's Degree in Engineering or related discipline


* At least two (2) years of experience as a Process Engineer


* Proficiency in data analytics and statistics, demonstrated through education or professional experience


* Experience in a manufacturing environment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline



* Five (5) years of experience as a Process Engineer


* A minimum of two (2) years in a continuous industrial manufacturing process


* Experience in the wood p...