Paper Machine Superintendent

Port Townsend Paper Corporation • Port Townsend, WA

5d • $155,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We currently have an opening for a Paper Machines Superintendent based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington. This position will have the opportunity to demonstrate ownership and lead initiatives designed to drive continuous and step-change improvement in our Paper Machines department. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, executing, and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost of the operation. The Paper Machine Superintendent must be a strong leader with a knowledge of the paper-making process, paper machines, supporting equipment, and troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Paper Science, or related field with five plus year’s operations experience within the paper industry including three-plus year’s supervisory experience
• Ten-plus years of progressive and practical paper-making experience including five-plus years of paper machine supervisory experience will be considered.
• Experience working in a team environment with a union contract.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety as a core value and establishes a safe working environment by actively leading the safe execution of work and in identifying/eliminating hazards.
• Participates in department and mill initiatives for improving safety.
• Provides leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations.
• Identifies developmental needs and facilitates training of machine personnel.
• Plans and controls production performance.
• Monitors compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensures quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications.
• Coordinates efforts with maintenance and technical departments.
• Creates an environment of respect, trust, accountability, and excellence.
• Challenges and engages co-workers to improve mill performance and lower costs.
• Reviews and analyzes production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and executes strategic plans including input to the mill capital plan to increase overall machine efficiency.
• Tracks and improves quality and customer relations.
• Reduces waste from off-quality production and/or losses.
• Manages the department budget, including identifying cost-saving measures wherever possible.

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid vacation or more depending on position.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees