Finished Products Manager

NEW-INDY CATAWBA LLC•Catawba, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Business Unit Manager responsible for the Paper Machine and Shipping production processes at a fully-integrated, world-class lightweight linerboard facility.

Requirements

Four-year electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering degree.
Strong operational background with demonstrated technical skills.
15 years linerboard or other high speed papermaking experience.
Good understanding of the operation of an integrated mill.
Excellent leadership ability, including strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
Supervisory experience including responsibility for paper machines.
Demonstrated ability to balance priorities to meet short and long-term objectives.
Ability to train/mentor direct reports to the next management level.
Outstanding communication skills, includes ability to recognize contributions, make effective presentations, and can quickly build trust and respect.
Possess an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operation of production and delivery to customers with an emphasis on safety, reliability, cost, quality, and environmental issues.
Implement short- and long-term strategies designed to: increase yield and operating efficiency, reduce cost, and improve reliability.
Drive a culture change towards becoming a self-directed and reliability-focused organization.
Fluidly interface with team leaders, production and maintenance managers, operations and maintenance employees, engineering, union representatives, and customers.
Develop clear and achievable safety, environment, coast, and productivity improvements.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and processes.
Guide development of the department annual budget, production targets, and cost reduction goals.
Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure reliability goals are met.
Oversee coordination of process area shutdowns and major project installations.
Ensure all products are shipped in accordance with quality and production standards.
Oversee the activities of production area employees; directly supervise area Assistant Superintendents & Shift Supervisors.
Develop your organization to ensure long and short term goals and objectives are met.
Transfer knowledge to salaried staff and prepare them for future advancement opportunities.