Finishing Manufacturing Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific has an exciting opportunity for a talented Finishing Manufacturing Engineer at our Palatka, Florida facility. Located just south of Jacksonville and west of St. Augustine, FL, the Palatka mill employs approximately 975 people and operates four retail paper machines which produce consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels, as well as two Kraft paper machines. The Finishing Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for providing leadership, technical support, and operational ownership for the finishing operations on the Kraft Paper Machines, including the #1 Rewinder, #2 Rewinder, and Kraft Roll Wrapper . This position will work in the Kraft Paper Machines Department and works closely with operations, maintenance, reliability, quality, shipping, and planning to prioritize work, eliminate losses, develop employee capability, and drive sustainable performance improvements throughout the finishing area. This position will report directly to the Kraft Department Production Manager. Our Team The Palatka mill and its products are a critical part of GP’s Consumer Products portfolio, including high-profile Angel Soft®, Quilted Northern®, Brawny®, and Sparkle® brands. GP has invested heavily in Palatka in recent years to deliver competitive tissue and towel products including a new towel paper machine. The mill also features two Kraft paper machines and recent investments in a state-of-the-art Daily Operations Center (DOC) - a singular control hub for our asset monitoring. With approximately 975 team members, the mill is highly strategic operation for GP and a foundational part of the local community and economy. Located 45 minutes west of the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine, the mill is nestled in outskirts of the growing city of Palatka. Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Gainesville are approximately one hour away, and Orlando is only two hours! In an area ideal for many different people, interests, and lifestyles, the Palatka mill is a rare find! What You Will Do Provide day-to-day technical and operational ownership of the #1 Rewinder, #2 Rewinder, and Kraft Roll Wrapper. Driving a safety-focused culture, regularly engaging-in and encouraging safety participation throughout the Kraft Department. Build capabilities of operators through the application of the PBM business philosophy; through the development of training materials, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, qualification standards, and hands-on coaching. Work closely with the #1KPM and #2KPM manufacturing engineers to prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and safely maximize the throughput of first-quality tons from each paper machine. Work closely with the Kraft Shipping team to improve and maintain the reliability of the Kraft Roll Wrapper, minimizing impacts to the paper machines. Collaborating with operations, quality, maintenance, process control, and reliability to improve and sustain the KPIs of the Kraft Department. Perform data analysis to effectively identify and close gaps. Support maintenance outages on both paper machines and the roll wrapper; including overseeing work and assisting in shutdown/startup of the assets. Own the prioritization of maintenance and improvement work for the finishing area, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability to develop work scopes, establish priorities, and ensure work orders are prepared for effective execution Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience working in a team environment and leveraging the skills of the entire team. What Will Put You Ahead 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working on and around paper machines and rewinders. Experience working on and around roll wrappers or similar converting equipment. Experience with SAP or similar CMMS systems. Experience planning mechanical and electrical work using the CMMS system Experience writing contracts in SAP Experience working in a union environment. 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. 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