Paper Mill Operations Leader

J.D. Irving • Fort Edward, WA

11h • $81,000 - $115,000

About The Position

What we offer: Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and 401K 100% match at 5% effective 1st of month following start date Health & wellness reimbursements Employee & family assistance programs Product purchase program Opportunities to take part in job related training and development Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies Relocation costs (if applicable) Pay range is $81,000 - $115,000/yr, depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications Responsibilities Lead and motivate paper mill operations teams to deliver results in key areas of safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, waste reduction, asset utilization, human resource objectives, and continuous improvement. Provide leadership for paper mill daily operations, lead change, drive accountability, and develop plan for future growth and development of the employees, assets, and the operation. Coordinate and lead the paper mill operations to ensure the achievement of department objectives for safety, product quality, productivity, cost to manufacture, and customer service (both short term and long term). Ensure systems are developed, maintained, and sustained to continually raise the bar on operational efficiencies and effectiveness, and operator engagement improving work tasks and asset performance. Work with paper mill teams, process engineers, process techs and OEM’s, etc. to evaluate and recommend upgrades and design improvements. Develop project AFE’s/IAFE’s to support any proposed investments. Foster a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous development and continuous improvement. Ensure that employees are aware of expectations and are accountable for sustaining continuous improvement initiatives and plans. Establish and maintain our high Irving standards for working conditions, housekeeping, appearance, and manufacturing equipment. Ensure the physical assets are properly maintained and upgraded and that inventories of parts, materials, and supplies are controlled to the lowest necessary level. Improve and maintain high employee engagement and work proactively with internal customers and other site’s teams. Establish and maintain an optimum organization with proper staffing, training, motivation. Review and approve direct reports’ time on a daily basis to ensure hours and pay code breakdown are correct for positive employee experience and financial reporting accuracy. Ensure effective application of internal controls and procedures by providing management with direction and support. Ensure entire team understands customer quality, service, and price. Support Plant Manager and other site leaders in determining and directing long range plans, objectives, and activities. Communicate effectively to subordinates and others who need answers (timely, completely, concisely, clearly, responsively, respectfully). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience. Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Paper mill or pulp & paper industry experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Paper mill or pulp & paper industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate paper mill operations teams to deliver results in key areas of safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, waste reduction, asset utilization, human resource objectives, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership for paper mill daily operations, lead change, drive accountability, and develop plan for future growth and development of the employees, assets, and the operation.
• Coordinate and lead the paper mill operations to ensure the achievement of department objectives for safety, product quality, productivity, cost to manufacture, and customer service (both short term and long term).
• Ensure systems are developed, maintained, and sustained to continually raise the bar on operational efficiencies and effectiveness, and operator engagement improving work tasks and asset performance.
• Work with paper mill teams, process engineers, process techs and OEM’s, etc. to evaluate and recommend upgrades and design improvements.
• Develop project AFE’s/IAFE’s to support any proposed investments.
• Foster a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that employees are aware of expectations and are accountable for sustaining continuous improvement initiatives and plans.
• Establish and maintain our high Irving standards for working conditions, housekeeping, appearance, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure the physical assets are properly maintained and upgraded and that inventories of parts, materials, and supplies are controlled to the lowest necessary level.
• Improve and maintain high employee engagement and work proactively with internal customers and other site’s teams.
• Establish and maintain an optimum organization with proper staffing, training, motivation.
• Review and approve direct reports’ time on a daily basis to ensure hours and pay code breakdown are correct for positive employee experience and financial reporting accuracy.
• Ensure effective application of internal controls and procedures by providing management with direction and support.
• Ensure entire team understands customer quality, service, and price.
• Support Plant Manager and other site leaders in determining and directing long range plans, objectives, and activities.
• Communicate effectively to subordinates and others who need answers (timely, completely, concisely, clearly, responsively, respectfully).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K 100% match at 5% effective 1st of month following start date
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Employee & family assistance programs
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

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