Process Manager

Suzano Packaging•Pine Bluff, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Suzano is expanding its operations in the U.S. and is seeking an experienced Process Manager – Evaporator & Recovery to join our team in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This role is responsible for technical process leadership and continuous improvement across Evaporator & Recovery areas, including steam and power generation, energy recovery, chemical recovery, and water treatment. The Process Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure stable, efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant processes that support overall mill performance. The ideal candidate combines strong process engineering expertise with a collaborative, people-centered mindset and a passion for operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in utilities or Evaporator & Recovery operations, preferably within the pulp & paper or heavy manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and performance improvement in industrial systems.
Strong technical understanding of recovery boilers, power boilers, steam turbines, evaporators, and energy systems.
Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations related to industrial utilities.
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience applying structured problem-solving tools.
Leadership experience – this individual will be managing a team of 11-14 team members.
Safety-Oriented Thinker: Proactively integrates safety and environmental considerations into process decisions.
Process-Driven Mindset: Focused on stability, standardization, optimization, and sustainable performance.
Hands-On Problem Solver: Comfortable spending time in the field and engaging directly with operations.
Collaborative Partner: Works effectively across functions to deliver shared results.
Change Agent: Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to support a growing and evolving operation.
Professionals who share our values – Suzano People and Culture.

Responsibilities

Act as the process owner for Evaporator & Recovery systems, including recovery boilers, power boilers, steam turbines, evaporators, and water treatment.
Ensure processes are operated within defined standards, targets, and best practices.
Support optimization of steam, power, and chemical recovery to meet mill demands while maximizing efficiency and recovery rates.
Serve as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting complex process issues.
Champion safe process design and operation, embedding safety into daily activities and standard operating procedures.
Support compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, and local requirements).
Analyze process conditions and incidents to proactively identify and mitigate safety or environmental risks.
Partner with EHS teams on audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
Monitor process KPIs and operating data to identify gaps, losses, and improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause analyses for process deviations, equipment upsets, and reliability issues.
Develop and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, cost performance, and sustainability.
Support capital projects, startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds from a process design and optimization perspective.
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Automation teams to drive aligned solutions.
Provide technical coaching and mentoring to operators, engineers, and supervisors.
Support training content, operating philosophies, and standard work for Power & Recovery areas.
Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the organization.