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Engineering Manager

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Oklahoma, Muskogee
Sep 04, 2025
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for an Engineering Manager role supporting the Consumer Manufacturing Group located in Muskogee, OK. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue, towel, and napkin products in a progressive production environment. As the Engineering Manager at Georgia-Pacific's Muskogee manufacturing facility, you will lead a team of skilled engineers responsible for driving operational excellence through effective engineering solutions. You will help to manage capital projects, and process improvements to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. Your leadership will be critical in enhancing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with Georgia-Pacific's business objectives. You will collaborate closely with Operations, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to prioritize engineering initiatives, optimize costs, and maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership capability to foster a high-performing engineering team that contributes to the plant's long-term success. Our Team The Muskogee Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Muskogee community. What You Will Do Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team focused on mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration Manage and prioritize capital projects, maintenance improvements, and plant expansions to support production goals Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards Oversee plant equipment maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and reliability Implement predictive and preventative maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime Drive initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, improve energy efficiency, and reduce costs Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for equipment failures or process inefficiencies Champion compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety and environmental policies Lead engineering participation in plant safety programs and audits Develop and manage annual engineering budgets including labor, materials, and capital expenditures Optimize resource allocation to support operational and project priorities Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering efforts with plant objectives Communicate engineering plans, progress, and challenges to plant leadership and stakeholders Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation, and digital tools to enhance plant performance Ensure engineering documentation, standards, and procedures are current and followed Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Minimum of (3) years in a leadership or supervisory role managing engineering teams Minimum of (7) seven years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or process industries Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and senior leadership Strong project management and organizational skills with an emphasis on safety, quality, and cost control Demonstrated experience in driving change and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, process systems, and manufacturing operations relevant to pulp and paper or related industries Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS), CAD software, and project management tools Experience with reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-CM2