Assistant Superintendent Paper Machine

Pixelle Specialty Solutions • Spring Grove, PA

87d

About The Position

Responsible for the safety of himself/herself and others. Drives safety performance throughout the team and the mill by demonstrating safe practices, listening to suggestions, coaching team on unsafe acts/practices and implementing new, safe ways to operate. Plans and directs activities related to operation of assigned paper machine(s) to meet production schedules at specified quality and cost levels. Assures scheduling of personnel for crewing paper machines with properly trained and qualified personnel on each shift, particularly during vacation periods. Supervises training for Boss Machine Tenders and each machine crew to insure maximum production and quality. Plans and schedules maintenance work on paper machines to minimize unscheduled downtime. (This involves keeping records of roll and clothing changes, recommending changes and coordinating shutdowns.) Studies operations and makes recommendations for improvements in practices and procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, or cost control. Assists Boss Machine Tenders in solving production and quality problems. Administers housekeeping programs in Paper Machine Department. Maintains discipline in accordance with Company rules and regulations. Investigates suggestions as required. Assumes responsibility for total mill operations on weekends as assigned. Provides holiday coverage for Paper Division as assigned. Assumes responsibility for Paper Division operations in absence of Paper Division Superintendent as assigned. Assumes responsibility for other Assistant Paper Mill Superintendents in their absence as assigned. Promotes good management-employee relations within Paper Machine Department. Serves as standing member on Uncoated Yield Committee. Attends 3:00 p.m. Production Meeting. Assists in both annual and five-year capital budget planning. Serves on committees and task forces as assigned. Assists in planning of Engineered Products, Sales and Manufacturing Service trials in an effort to minimize complications inherent in trial runs. Works annual maintenance shutdown to provide manufacturing input and assistance to Engineering and Maintenance Departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Strong technical skills or practical experience.
• Ability to handle up to 16 hours higher than normal manual intensity.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety performance throughout the team and the mill.
• Plan and direct activities related to operation of assigned paper machine(s).
• Assure scheduling of personnel for crewing paper machines.
• Supervise training for Boss Machine Tenders and machine crew.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work on paper machines.
• Study operations and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist Boss Machine Tenders in solving production and quality problems.
• Administer housekeeping programs in Paper Machine Department.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with Company rules and regulations.
• Investigate suggestions as required.
• Assume responsibility for total mill operations on weekends.
• Provide holiday coverage for Paper Division.
• Assume responsibility for Paper Division operations in absence of Paper Division Superintendent.
• Promote good management-employee relations within Paper Machine Department.
• Serve as standing member on Uncoated Yield Committee.
• Attend 3:00 p.m. Production Meeting.
• Assist in annual and five-year capital budget planning.
• Serve on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Assist in planning of Engineered Products, Sales and Manufacturing Service trials.
• Work annual maintenance shutdown to provide manufacturing input.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare benefit package.
• 401K match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees