Shift Lead

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Division seeks candidates for our Shift Lead role at the Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, Louisiana.

This role collaborates with operations, maintenance, and Mill Leadership to manage mill operations, logistics, and maintenance.

You will facilitate maintenance and operational troubleshooting ensuring quality and productivity targets are met.

The Shift Lead's follow a 12-hour rotating schedule, working 2 days, 2 nights, and then have 4 days off.

Our Team

For over 50 years, the Port Hudson Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

With more than 300 employees, Port Hudson strives to lead the tissue and towel business.

Our team recently invested more than $50 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

Learn more by visiting our consumer products homepage.

What You Will Do


* Serve as the primary point of contact on shift coordinating with operating area teams to ensure seamless operations.


* Direct work activities to optimize machine setup, speed, and uptime, achieving challenging operational targets.


* Act as a lead blocker for safety issues and operational distractions, enabling leaders to focus on training and advanced operational support.


* Make critical operational decisions to enhance efficiency and maintain continuous 24/7 operations, addressing and resolving immediate issues swiftly.


* Collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity with hourly staff through effective handoffs.


* Integrate seamlessly as a new salaried leader, providing clear direction while maintaining business continuity.


* Handle logistical challenges, such as urgent part procurement, to prevent disruptions and allow Performance Leaders to concentrate on strategic tasks.


* Lead the on-shift team in promptly responding to and reporting safety or environmental concerns, acting as an "incident commander" during critical breakdowns to ensure effective resolution.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience in cross-team collaboration in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment.


* Experience in leading, training, mentoring, or developing hourly employees.

Direct supervisory experience is not required.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree or higher


* Direct supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment.


* Pulp & paper experience.


* Experience in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or similar maintenance management systems

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