Your Job
Our Georgia Pacific mill in Pennington, AL is seeking an Operations/Maintenance Gatekeeper to join our Naheola team. The Gatekeeper will manage the maintenance equipment expense spending and reliability systems for the Utilities Operational area. This role reports directly to the Utilities Business Unit Leader.
Our Team
The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education. The area is a sportsman’s paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing. Residents of this area enjoy the mild climate, a low cost of living, and is an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.
What You Will Do
- Primary interface between Operations and Maintenance.
- Connect Operations and Maintenance to a common Vision
- Manage work order backlog and prioritize work by area and mill-wide to support business needs. Own the Utility Departments Maintenance Backlog
- Prioritize Maintenance / Contractor Work Based on Operational Needs and Resources Availability / Capabilities
- Manage the maintenance expense (ME) budget at or below budget
- Develop annual as well as multi-year forecast that levels maintenance expenses
- Maintain standards for work request (WR) quality
- Ensure EHS, compliance, and preventive maintenance work orders are a priority
- Manage maintenance expenditures to minimize unplanned events
- Coordinate Maintenance support of scheduled shutdown planning and execution
- Prioritize the funding of safety initiatives based on risk mitigation
- Support the execution of the GP Reliability Mental Models
- Maintain assets in like-for-like condition to maximize results
- Coach initiators on the quality of WR, reject reasons, and the value of work submitted
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:
- Leadership skills, communication skills, and facilitator skills
- Strong knowledge of Utility / Powerhouse equipment
- Ability to develop and optimize production and maintenance plans
- Business acumen (good command of applicable business economics)
- Ability to work well with all levels within the organization from senior leadership to maintenance and production hourly technicians
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High School Diploma
- Five (5) or more years of industrial manufacturing experience
- Experience with SAP and Excel
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelors Degree
- Front Line Maintenance Leadership or Maintenance Planning Experience
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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf