Engineering Superintendent

Domtar Products

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar Paper in Hawesville, Kentucky has an opening for an Engineering Manager. This position leads a multi-disciplined engineering group where the primary focus is to deliver organizational projects including process improvements, equipment upgrades, and cost savings opportunities at the site level. Delivery of projects will be driven by applying proven engineering practices, project management methodologies, and the ability to build partnerships and influence cross-functional teams.

Requirements

BS in Engineering
Minimum of 15 years of experience in manufacturing environment delivering complex projects
Demonstrated expertise in project management, vendor/consultant selection and management/budget responsibilities
Thinks analytically and acts strategically
In-depth project management and project delivery skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and direct cross-functional and multi-discipline projects and teams and maintain effective communication between departments
Develops leadership and team skills through boundary setting, providing flexibility to employees in decision-making
Demonstrated business acumen; ability to clearly articulate the financial and business impact of engineering decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct meetings, manage schedules, and provide corresponding documentation
Coordinates and executes multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to adjust priorities in a dynamic work environment
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions via evaluation of complex data
Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills and is proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook) and MS Project

Nice To Haves

Trained in analytical troubleshooting methodology
Experience in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens electrical systems/programming and power & control systems
Proficient in AutoCAD
PE Certification
Completed a higher level of training in Reliability
Experience in Pulp and Paper industry
Knowledge of Project Management Best Practices and Methodology (FEL process)
Use and knowledge of SAP’s Plant and Materials Management

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop site engineering group comprised of engineers and specialists in the mechanical, electrical, and process control engineering disciplines
Responsible for delivery (cost, schedule, validation) tracking, and reporting of projects including equipment upgrades, cost saving initiatives, and process improvements affecting manufacturing lines
Ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of the overall engineering and reliability processes and activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability and assets preservation
Ensure all planned projects are implemented on time, on budget and meet the stated objective
Manage site capital budget coordination, AR development, cost tracking and project execution methodologies
Responsible for the successful delivery of major technical projects
Ensure process evaluations are completed for product and process changes to confirm long-term product quality and process viability