Paper Mill Operations Leader

J.D. Irving, Limited • Macon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paper Mill Operations Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Paper Mill. The role coordinates and leads manufacturing operations to achieve department objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. The successful candidate builds trusting, respectful relationships within the department and with customers, while encouraging employee participation, continuous development, and continuous improvement.

The leader ensures that assets have the tools, materials, and supplies needed for operation, and manages operational supply and paper machine clothing ordering and records. The role coordinates maintenance and operational resources, monitors measurement systems and communicates key performance indicators, develops operating teams, and leads troubleshooting to improve process stability. The leader also coaches and mentors Process Technicians and Process Engineers, supports safe and compliant work practices, maintains housekeeping standards, leads Kaizen and point events, completes at least two green belt projects annually, and ensures payroll accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an operations leadership role at a Consumer-Packaged Goods processing facility.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with experience leading change.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting to senior-level audiences.
• Ability to influence with and without authority.
• Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day manufacturing operations of the Paper Mill to achieve objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.
• Ensure assets are adequately maintained and supplied with the tools, materials, and supplies needed for operation.
• Order operational supplies and paper machine clothing, and maintain related records.
• Coordinate maintenance and operational resources on a daily basis and during down days.
• Monitor measurement systems for consistency between crews and communicate key performance indicators to crews.
• Support capability development and provide feedback to operating teams.
• Lead troubleshooting exercises to improve process stability and performance.
• Coach, develop, and mentor Process Technicians and Process Engineers.
• Ensure the team follows department and site safe work practices, SOPs, and corporate and site policies, and remains compliant with site safety and convergence requirements.
• Ensure housekeeping and department appearance meet or exceed company standards.
• Use green belt tools to lead and support Kaizen and point events, and lead at least two green belt projects per year.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and address any issues.
• Build respectful work relationships and foster employee participation, development, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, eligible on the first of the month 30 days after the start date.
• Health and wellness reimbursement.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Product purchase program.
• Job-related training and development opportunities.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger J.D. Irving group of companies.
• Relocation costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager