Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent
About The Position
The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent leads manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production, and cost objectives. The role serves as a technical resource to the operations team and leads process improvement and capital projects to enhance mill performance. The position establishes and executes objectives aligned with the site Integrated Business Plan, ensures adherence to operational standards, coaches teams in problem-solving, manages performance and budgets, and supports daily and weekly operating reviews. It champions safety and environmental compliance, leads safety initiatives and incident follow-up, and works to reduce operational risks. The role coaches and develops supervisors and team members, supports performance management and workforce development, and partners cross-functionally on operational and business objectives. It maintains and improves product quality, leads quality initiatives, and ensures timely resolution of quality issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 5 years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry.
- Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Availability to provide support outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Establish objectives and goals aligned with the site Integrated Business Plan and drive their execution through the business unit.
- Ensure operations follow safety, quality, and performance standards, and develop or improve processes as needed.
- Coach teams in problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, eliminate losses, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Manage operational performance, including budget accountability, improvement projects, capital needs, and daily and weekly operating reviews.
- Drive effective communication, performance reviews, and alignment through established operating rhythms and meeting processes.
- Champion a strong safety culture, including safe work practices, environmental compliance, and adherence to safety standards.
- Lead safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce risk and eliminate unsafe conditions.
- Participate in safety incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Identify opportunities to reduce employee interaction with equipment and address safety concerns urgently.
- Coach, develop, and support supervisors and team members to build leadership capability, improve performance, and strengthen succession pipelines.
- Provide leadership coverage and support employee performance management, coaching, development, and engagement activities.
- Foster trust, collaboration, accountability, and open communication aligned with company values.
- Support workforce development through training programs, standard operating procedures, qualification processes, and continuous learning.
- Partner cross-functionally to support operational goals, capital initiatives, employee relations, and business objectives.
- Maintain and improve quality standards so products meet customer and operational requirements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and support process changes to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor quality issues, including rejected or obsolete products, and ensure timely resolution and disposition.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, generally beginning after 30 days.
- Paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
