Assistant Area Manager - Paper Machine

Suzano Packaging • Pine Bluff, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Area Manager – Paper Machine provides hands-on operational and leadership support for the Paper Machine area, helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. This role connects people, process, maintenance, planning, and production, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other support teams. The position is expected to be highly visible on the production floor and capable of providing leadership coverage and support across the Paper Machine area as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in a Paper Machine environment, with experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of the overall paper manufacturing process.
• Working knowledge of Paper Machine operations, including areas such as the dry end and winding/winder operations.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor and interact directly with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate maintenance activities and outages.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working on the production floor, engaging directly with employees, and taking ownership of operational challenges.
• Safety Champion: Consistently promotes safe work practices and a strong safety culture.
• Collaborative Leader: Builds trust and communicates effectively with employees and cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solver: Uses technical knowledge, data, and sound judgment to troubleshoot operational issues and make decisions.
• Hands-On Professional: Enjoys being visible on the floor and working directly with the operation.
• Driven and Accountable: Takes ownership, follows through, and does what is needed to support the operation.
• Continuous Learner: Learns quickly and is able to build on existing Paper Machine knowledge while working with technical resources and experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational support for the Paper Machine area.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and build effective relationships with operators, maintenance, engineering, and other support teams.
• Lead and support employees while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support troubleshooting of Paper Machine issues and help identify opportunities to improve reliability, uptime, and production performance.
• Monitor and analyze machine availability, uptime, downtime, and other operational performance metrics.
• Maintain and utilize spreadsheets and other tools to track machine performance and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Support outage planning and execution, including understanding the sequence and timing of work required to safely complete planned maintenance activities.
• Understand and coordinate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements associated with Paper Machine work and maintenance activities.
• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure work is properly planned, scheduled, and executed.
• Support material and spare-parts planning through SAP and assist with ensuring required materials are available when needed.
• Utilize SAP for material management, work-related activities, and operational planning.
• Help coordinate work priorities and resources based on production requirements, maintenance needs, and equipment availability.
• Step in to provide leadership coverage when needed and help address operational gaps within the Paper Machine area.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily activities.
• Identify process and equipment issues and coordinate with technical resources when additional expertise is required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure established operating procedures, safety standards, and company policies are followed.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, maintenance, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
• Life and AD&D Insurance : Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) : Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) : Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.
• Voluntary Benefits : Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree