Paper Mill Assistant Machine Superintendent
About The Position
The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent engages production operations on one of two paper machines at the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina paper mill. The role is responsible for building a strong safety culture and continuously improving quality, productivity, efficiency, and operating costs on a Kraft and Linerboard Machine. The position requires proven leadership and strong knowledge of papermaking, paper machines, supporting equipment, and papermaking skills. It reports to the Paper & Logistics Manager and offers an opportunity to become part of the mill’s succession planning. Candidates must undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional offer and before starting employment.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of safe operating practices, including Behavioral Based Safety.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent technical and other troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to identify opportunities and deliver results.
- Strong root cause failure analysis (RCFA) skills to identify root causes, determine corrective actions, and execute them.
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, JDE or equivalent CMMS, PI Data Management, and Compliant Pro document control.
- Minimum of three years of experience and leadership responsibilities within the paperboard industry.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Paper Science, Chemical, or Mechanical.
- Experience in a union environment.
- Candidates with commensurate practical papermaking skills and leadership experience will be evaluated.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations.
- Lead safety systems and processes that support annual goals.
- Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Empower and engage teammates to improve department performance.
- Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel.
- Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications.
- Plan and control production performance.
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departments.
- Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency.
Benefits
- Relocation support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
