Director Of Operations

Director Of Operations

Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated Packaging division is seeking a transformative leader to join us as the Director of Operations at our Olympia, WA facility. In this pivotal role, you'll champion safety, operational excellence, and team development in a fast-paced, innovative driven manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of 120 employees as we build on a foundation of mutual success and continuous improvement. For this role, we anticipate paying an annual base salary of $170,000 - $200,000 per year. Additionally, the role qualifies for variable compensation, which may be provided as a monetary bonus or in another form. Relocation assistance to the Olympia area is also available for this position.

Our Team At Georgia-Pacific, we believe great teams drive exceptional results. In this role, you'll oversee the operations of our Olympia facility, known for its commitment to customer success and principled entrepreneurship. With the support of a dedicated and skilled workforce, you will have the autonomy to innovate, inspire, and deliver long-term value. As a leader, you'll embody our Principle-Based Management (PBM) philosophy-fostering creativity, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on collaboration, challenges, and delivering meaningful contributions.

What You Will Do

• Lead with Safety: Cultivate a safety-first culture to ensure an injury-free workplace.
• Innovate: Champion new technologies and drive advancements in manufacturing processes to support business growth.
• Strategize: Develop and execute operational strategies that align with short- and long-term business objectives.
• Results Focused: Oversee the P&L to ensure profitable operations while delivering value to customers and stakeholders.
• Foster Growth & Development: Mentor and develop your leadership team, preparing them for future opportunities and expanding their contributions.
• Drive Improvement: Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize systems, processes, and outcomes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Strong leadership experience in a 24-hour manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven ability to execute continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring talent to advance within the organization.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Leadership experience in a corrugated/converting box facility.
• Experience in managing profit and loss (P&L) statements.
• Strong alignment with our PBM principles and values, including a focus on mutual benefit, principled entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading teams through transformational change while maintaining focus on safety and operational goals.