Logistics Leader

<div> <div> <div> <div> Location(s) </div> <div> Zachary, Louisiana </div> </div> <div> <div> Company </div> <div> Georgia-Pacific </div> </div> <div> <div> Career Field </div> <div> Supply Chain </div> </div> <div> <div> Job Number </div> <div> 191587 </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Your Job</strong></p><p>Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Division is seeking a Logistics Leader to join our team at the Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, Louisiana. In this role, you will create long-term value by leading logistics operations that support production, warehousing, inventory management, shipping, and customer fulfillment activities. You will work closely with operations, planning, maintenance, transportation, and commercial teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods while developing the capabilities of your team.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Our Team</strong></p><p>For over 50 years, the Port Hudson Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 300 employees, Port Hudson strives to lead the tissue and towel business. Our team recently <a href="https://news.gp.com/2023/04/georgia-pacific-invests-50-million-in-port-hudson-mill-to-enhance-retail-consumer-towel-business" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">invested more than $50 million</a> to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.</p><p><a href="https://www.gp.com/product-overview/consumer-products/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Learn more by visiting our consumer products homepage.</a></p><div><br/></div><p><br/></p><p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop logistics team members through coaching, feedback, capability building, and performance management</li><li>Drive a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence throughout logistics operations</li><li>Oversee inventory management, warehousing, material flow, shipping, receiving, and transportation activities</li><li>Partner with production, maintenance, planning, and commercial teams to optimize product flow and customer service</li><li>Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, shipping performance, cost, productivity, and service levels</li><li>Identify and eliminate barriers that impact operational performance through data analysis and root cause analysis</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives</li><li>Support strategic projects and initiatives that create value for the facility and Georgia-Pacific</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)</strong></p><ul><li>Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or developing employees in a manufacturing, distribution, military, or industrial environment</li><li>Experience managing or supporting logistics, warehousing, inventory, transportation, supply chain, or material flow activities</li><li>Experience using data to identify problems, prioritize opportunities, and drive improvemen