Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent

Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries•Arkansas City, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent will proactively coordinate and lead the manufacturing operations on the paper machine to ensure the achievement of department objectives for Safety, Quality, Production, etc. The successful candidate will act as a technical resource for the operations team, and lead project and process improvement efforts in the paper mill.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years in an operations leadership role in a Paper or Consumer Packaged Goods processing facility
Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting up to senior-level audiences
Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Windows-based Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn production-related programs
Self-directed and energetic, able to lead and motivate others
Knowledge of industry, machinery, equipment, and processes
High-speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high-frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment is required in the mill environment
Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

B.S. Chemical Engineer or Pulp and Paper science preferred

Responsibilities

Sets objectives and goals cascaded and aligned to the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
Coaches the business unit in the right behaviors
Ensures the business unit works to standards (Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, Production)
Develops the required standards
Coaches and facilitates loss elimination by using problem-solving tools
Assures the problems are solved (root cause) and tasks are implemented in a sustainable way
Accountable for the business unit operational budget
Defines and executes improvements to support midterm plans
Responsible for day-to-day area safety and assists with all area safety efforts
Reviews all safety incidents and investigates root causes. Assures follow-up items are completed in a timely manner
Help support the behavioral safety program (where applicable) and ensure that safe work practices are followed
Lead safety initiatives and provide safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed and enforced
Work to eliminate employee interactions with equipment
Address safety concerns with a strong urgency
Ensure environmental compliance
Mentor shift supervisors to ensure quality leadership of hourly personnel
Provide leadership coverage during the Superintendent’s absence
Conduct investigations of safety incidents with shift supervisors and hourly personnel
Develop team in areas of production, safety, quality, and overall plant efficiency
Ensure employee compliance with schedules, policies, and procedures
Assist in developing and implementing job-specific training program, Qual-card and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Participates in the grievance process (where applicable)
Support capital budget process
Creates an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork
Communication of Site IBP and cascading objectives and priorities into the business unit
Responsible for performance management process
Coaches and develop team members and individuals to ensure a sustained leadership pipeline
Responsible for the motivation and morale of the business unit to achieve the expected goals
Collaborates with other areas internal and external to the site
Maintain and improve quality standards for all products produced
Lead quality initiatives and support change to ensure satisfied downstream customers
Follow up with rejected/obsolete products to ensure timely disposition
Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate
Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others' work; develops timelines and milestones
Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills