PM Unit Business Superintendent

Sofidel•Inola, OK

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is seeking an experienced PM Unit Business Superintendent to lead and support the overall operational and business performance of its Paper Mill operations. The position drives safety, production efficiency, quality, cost performance, people development, and continuous improvement. It works closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and plant leadership to help achieve the Paper Mill’s operational and business objectives. The superintendent provides leadership and technical oversight of paper machine operations, monitors operating and financial performance, identifies performance gaps and improvement opportunities, and leads corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also supports production planning, resource availability, operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance targets. Work takes place in an industrial paper manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Paper Science, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of progressive operations leadership experience in paper, tissue, pulp and paper, or a closely related continuous-process manufacturing environment.
Strong technical knowledge of papermaking processes, paper machine operations, stock preparation, drying, winding, process controls, and supporting mill systems.
Demonstrated experience managing operational performance, production efficiency, costs, quality, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of paper machine performance, equipment reliability, production processes, and key operational cost drivers.
Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, and operational planning.
Strong analytical skills, including evaluating production data, operational KPIs, downtime, waste, costs, and performance trends.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, reporting, and manufacturing systems.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and people-development skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and plant leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Availability to support mill operations outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, planned shutdowns, and emergency situations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Paper machine and tissue manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee Paper Mill operational and business performance, including safety, production, quality, cost, and efficiency objectives.
Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Paper Mill supervisors and employees.
Provide leadership and technical oversight of paper machine operations to support process stability, machine efficiency, product quality, and production targets.
Monitor production performance, machine efficiency, downtime, waste, quality, productivity, and other key performance indicators.
Analyze operational and business data to identify performance gaps, production losses, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production losses, downtime, quality issues, process inefficiencies, and recurring operational problems.
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies to improve performance, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and support business objectives.
Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives and key projects across Paper Mill operations.
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments to improve mill performance.
Monitor production plans and ensure resources, materials, staffing, and equipment availability support production requirements.
Support optimization of paper machine performance, operating processes, raw material utilization, energy consumption, waste reduction, and production efficiency.
Own and monitor Paper Mill operating costs, including labor, raw materials, chemicals, energy, waste, and other controllable expenses, and develop actions to improve cost performance.
Support development and execution of annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance targets.
Establish measurable performance standards and monitor results against operational and financial objectives.