Georgia Pacific ยท 1 month ago
Shift Team Leader
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGeorgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of consumer products, and they are seeking a Shift Team Leader for their operations in Fort Smith, AR. The role focuses on driving operational excellence across multiple departments, improving performance metrics, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Paper & Forest Products
Responsibilities
Partner with Converting, Printing, and Logistics teams to identify performance gaps, implement improvement initiatives, and align projects with business objectives
Standardize operational processes across departments to ensure consistency and efficiency
Facilitate collaboration between departments to optimize material flow, reduce downtime, and support logistics planning to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing costs
Mentor Shift Leaders to help employees understand and embrace the team vision, strategies, and priorities, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability
Lead individual performance reviews, career development, and compensation discussions with team members
Monitor KPIs (e.g., throughput, waste reduction, on-time delivery) and lead root cause analysis to drive corrective actions
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track multi-department performance
Drive Lean and other improvement projects targeting waste reduction, print quality, and delivery accuracy
Implement Leader Standard Work (LSW) tailored to each department to ensure disciplined operational practices
Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards across all operations
Promote proactive risk identification and mitigation to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
Qualification
Required
Experience in a supervisory role with direct reports within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
Willingness and ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Proven track record in performance improvement and process optimization
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in multi-department operations leadership (preferably in manufacturing)
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability-centered maintenance principles
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Knowledge of printing technologies, converting processes, and logistics planning
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change effectively
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Georgia Pacific
Georgia-Pacific (spam account)
10001+ employees
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