Pulp Mill Assistant Superintendent
About The Position
The Pulp Mill Assistant Superintendent leads manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production, and cost objectives. The position serves as a technical resource to the operations team and leads process improvement and capital projects to enhance mill performance. The role establishes objectives aligned with the site Integrated Business Plan and drives their execution. It ensures that operations follow safety, quality, and performance standards; manages operational performance and budgets; and leads communication and operating reviews. The position champions safety and environmental compliance, investigates incidents, and drives corrective actions and risk reduction. The Assistant Superintendent coaches and develops supervisors and team members, supports performance management and workforce development, and partners across functions to advance operational and business objectives. The role maintains product quality and leads improvements to product performance and customer satisfaction. Support outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 5 years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry.
- Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Availability to provide support outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Establish objectives and goals aligned with the site Integrated Business Plan and drive execution through the business unit.
- Ensure operations follow established safety, quality, and performance standards, and develop and improve processes as needed.
- Coach teams in problem-solving methods to identify root causes, eliminate losses, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Manage operational performance, including budget accountability, improvement projects, capital needs, and daily and weekly operating reviews.
- Drive effective communication, performance reviews, and alignment through established operating rhythms and meeting processes.
- Champion safe work practices, environmental compliance, and adherence to safety standards.
- Lead safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce risk and eliminate unsafe conditions.
- Participate in safety incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Identify opportunities to reduce employee interaction with equipment and address safety concerns urgently.
- Coach, develop, and support supervisors and team members to build leadership capability, improve performance, and strengthen succession pipelines.
- Provide leadership coverage and support employee performance management, coaching, development, and engagement activities.
- Foster trust, collaboration, accountability, and open communication aligned with company values.
- Support workforce development through training programs, standard operating procedures, qualification processes, and continuous learning.
- Partner cross-functionally to support operational goals, capital initiatives, employee relations, and business objectives.
- Maintain and improve quality standards so products meet customer and operational requirements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and support process changes to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor quality issues, including rejected or obsolete products, and ensure timely resolution and disposition.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Incentive Plan eligibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, generally beginning after 30 days.
- Paid vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
