Industrial Engineer

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Akron, OH facility and play a key role in driving operational excellence across the manufacturing operation.

This position is ideal for an engineering professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, process optimization, and leading initiatives that create long-term value.

Our Team

The Akron team specializes in corrugating and converting operations that support the production of high-quality corrugated boxes.

This role offers the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the full operation while contributing to a team focused on safety, operational excellence, and employee growth.

The position also provides potential career growth opportunities within the Akron facility and across Georgia-Pacific and Koch locations nationwide.

Get to know us more by viewing the videos below:



* Georgia-Pacific: How Corrugated Boxes are Made



* Georgia-Pacific: Corrugated



* www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do



* Lead and execute facility engineering projects that enhance safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance.


* Champion manufacturing transformation by aligning organizational vision with innovative solutions, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.


* Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, conduct value stream mapping, and drive root cause problem resolution.


* Collaborate with Manufacturing Planning & Logistics and cross-functional teams to develop and optimize material flow strategies, warehousing operations, and manufacturing processes.


* Develop, implement, and maintain plant layouts and engineering drawings utilizing CAD software to support production efficiency, facility optimization, and future growth.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience supporting operations, engineering, continuous improvement, or production activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment


* Experience using Microsoft Office, CAD

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.


* Experience working in the corrugated packaging, containerboard, paper manufacturing, pulp and paper, or related converting industry.


* Experience using a CMMS.

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