Director of Plant Operations

Director of Plant Operations

Lead the Future of Corrugated Manufacturing as the Plant Manager at Georgia-Pacific.

Sheboygan, WI | Full-Time | Onsite Role | Travel : Up to 20% Base Salary Range : $150,000$200,000 + Annual Incentives Relocation assistance available

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Packaging is seeking a hands-on, high-impact leader with deep experience in corrugated manufacturing to join us as the Director of Operations at our Sheboygan, WI full line box facility. This is more than just a plant leadership roleit's an opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop future leaders, and build something that lasts. Our Sheboygan facility is a high-performing site with strong market presence, and we're looking for someone who's ready to lead the next chapter of growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong corrugator and / or converting experience, and know how to rally a team toward continuous improvement, we want to talk to you!

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we know that great operations begin with great people. As the Plant Manager, you'll lead a team of over 130 employeesincluding a talented 7-member leadership teamin one of our key strategic facilities. You'll have the autonomy to innovate, the tools to execute, and the support of a strong regional network that wants to see you win. You will report to the General Manager in this position. Alumni in a plant manager position can be found across other leadership positions in Georgia Pacific and Koch Industries.

What You Will Do

Champion Safety First : Cultivate a culture where safety is the top priority and incidents are preventable.

Drive Operational Excellence : Lead manufacturing processes, optimize production flow, and continuously reduce waste and variability.

Execute Strategy : Translate business goals into actionable plans that improve results across safety, quality, cost, and service.

P&L Ownership : Own the financialsdrive profitability and operational efficiency.

Build Talent : Mentor, coach, and build bench strength for future leadership across all levels.

Lead Change : Identify opportunities, challenge the status quo, and lead your team through transformation.

Partner Across the Business : Work closely with commercial, supply chain, engineering, and HR partners to align local execution with enterprise goals.

Basic Qualifications (Required) :

Leadership experience in a corrugated manufacturing environment, with direct involvement in corrugator and / or converting operations

Demonstrated success in improving operational metrics such as safety, productivity, waste reduction, or uptime

Proven ability to develop and retain talent, including performance management, succession planning, and building team capability

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead) :

Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement programs; certification (e.g., Green Belt)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field, or completion of equivalent professional development or certification programs

About Sheboygan

Sheboygan offers the best of both worlds : a high quality of life on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to both nature and nearby metro areas like Milwaukee and Green Bay. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, community events, or just enjoying a lakefront sunset, Sheboygan has a lot to offerand so does this career. If you're looking for a place where you can lead boldly, develop people, and build lasting value, welcome to Sheboygan.

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - 200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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 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 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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.