Paper Machine Superintendent
About The Position
The Paper Machine Superintendent leads manufacturing operations to ensure safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient production. The role is accountable for operational performance, workforce leadership, product quality, continuous improvement, and achievement of business objectives. The Superintendent establishes strategic direction for manufacturing operations, manages resources and budgets, coordinates production activities, and develops employees and future leaders. The position promotes a culture of safety and operational excellence while leading process improvements and working with Quality, Technical, and other departments to resolve issues and improve performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 7 years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry.
- At least 4 years of supervisory experience, including performance management, coaching, and employee development.
- Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities
- Track safety performance and manage safety programs, including training, safety meetings, safe work practices, and resolution of performance concerns.
- Evaluate and maintain safety SOPs, guidelines, and procedures to support compliance and operational excellence.
- Review safety incidents, participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct safety observations, employee interactions, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Support behavioral safety initiatives and develop leaders to promote safe work practices.
- Establish strategic direction for manufacturing operations by assessing the current state, defining future goals, and executing plans to close gaps.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to build a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance through effective resource management, employee engagement, and achievement of business objectives.
- Develop and manage operating budgets, control expenses, and support capital improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Build organizational capability through mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and development of future leaders.
- Set operational priorities, coordinate activities across departments, and manage resources to achieve production goals.
- Ensure availability of raw materials and resources to support consistent production performance.
- Ensure products meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
- Partner with Quality and Technical teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Maintain and update training materials to support effective operations and employee development.
- Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying and eliminating waste and non-value-added activities.
- Apply problem-solving methods to address employee and production issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure sustainable results.
- Collaborate across departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and improve overall performance.
- Communicate process, policy, and procedure changes resulting from improvement initiatives to impacted employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Incentive Plan eligibility.
- Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits generally begin 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
