Production Manager - Gypsum
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Georgia, Savannah | |
 Jul 14, 2026 | |
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Your Job Georgia-Pacific's Gypsum division is searching for a Production Manager for our facility located in Savannah, Georgia. This position will be responsible for managing the production operations with a direct report being the Production Superintendent. This leader will understand manufacturing and will be accountable for the safety, quality and efficiency of production results that are impacted by their team's performance and capability. This position is a strategic position in the development of exceptional leaders across the organization. Our focus is on leaders who have the capabilities to lead their own site in the future. The role, responsibilities, and expectations at the plant will offer unique challenges for the Production Manager to tackle. This position is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, transforming organization that offers a tremendous amount of growth potential. The successful candidate will have leadership responsibility for the safe and environmentally compliant operation of Gypsum Board Line and Paint Line Operations. This position provides leadership and strategic direction to the facility through the application of our Principle Based Management (PBM) Philosophy. Our Team Discover Savannah, Georgia - a beautiful place to live, work, and grow. This historic coastal city blends Southern charm with modern energy, offering a vibrant downtown, stunning architecture, and easy access to beaches, rivers, and scenic outdoor spaces. From miles of walking and biking trails to arts, culture, and worldclass dining, Savannah provides the perfect balance of relaxation and opportunity. With a strong sense of community and bigcity amenities in a welcoming setting, Savannah truly has something for everyone. The Savannah plant offers a team-based environment where members work collaboratively to produce high-quality gypsum products for the building industry. Georgia-Pacific offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth. If you are seeking an opportunity where you can use technology, collaboration, and knowledge to create value, we are interested in learning more about you! What You Will Do * Lead and oversee the behaviors and actions that advance our Principle Based Management (PBM) culture and the organizational vision. * Responsible for the selection, performance, and development of people; managing individual performance and holding direct reports accountable for their results through vision setting and performance feedback. * Advance continued capability development and operational improvement within the Principle Based Management (PBM) culture while holding team members accountable for aligned behaviors, actions, and results. * Build trusted relationships with employees by providing honest, direct, and timely feedback, supporting their growth, and addressing performance issues promptly. * Foster an environment where the team achieves zero significant Environmental, Health, and Safety events. * Manage asset performance to achieve facility goals and improve operational efficiency. * Motivating and inspiring direct reports to achieve results in alignment with the plant vision and goals. * Collaborate with others to identify, develop, and present improvement opportunities, including new technology, automation initiatives, and capital projects. * Lead production department activities, including outage planning and execution, while troubleshooting process issues to support reliable operations. * Ensure raw materials and operating supplies are efficiently managed to meet production requirements. * Manage the selection, performance, training, and development of direct reports and hourly operators.
* Ensure appropriate staffing levels are scheduled to ensure operational goals are met. * Provide flexible support to plant operations as business needs require, including during upset conditions, to help maintain safe, reliable, and efficient performance. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Proven supervisory experience managing departments and leading successful operations teams in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment. * Experience driving transformation through automation, technology, and continuous improvement. * Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop salaried and hourly employees to strengthen capability and improve performance. * Analytical and economic thinking skills to identify opportunities for improvement.
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