Pulp Superintendent
About The Position
The Pulp Superintendent leads manufacturing operations to ensure safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient production. The role is accountable for operational performance, workforce leadership, product quality, continuous improvement, and achievement of business objectives. The position establishes strategic direction for manufacturing operations, develops and manages operating budgets, coordinates production resources, and builds organizational capability through coaching, collaboration, and employee development. It also leads safety and environmental programs, ensures products meet quality and customer requirements, and drives process improvements across departments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry.
- 4+ years of supervisory experience, including performance management, coaching, and employee development.
- Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Use personal protective equipment in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, a hard hat, and steel-toed footwear.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Track safety performance and lead safety programs, including training, safety meetings, safe work practices, and resolution of performance concerns.
- Evaluate and maintain safety SOPs, guidelines, and procedures to support compliance and operational excellence.
- Review safety incidents, participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct safety observations, employee interactions, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Support behavioral safety initiatives and develop leaders to promote safe work practices.
- Establish strategic direction for manufacturing operations by assessing the current state, defining future goals, and executing plans to close gaps.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to build a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance through resource management, employee engagement, and achievement of business objectives.
- Develop and manage operating budgets, control expenses, and support capital improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Build organizational capability through mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and development of future leaders.
- Set operational priorities, coordinate activities across departments, and manage resources to achieve production goals.
- Ensure availability of raw materials and resources to support consistent production performance.
- Ensure products meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
- Partner with Quality and Technical teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Maintain and update training materials to support effective operations and employee development.
- Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying and eliminating waste and non-value-added activities.
- Apply problem-solving methods to address employee and production issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure sustainable results.
- Collaborate across departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and improve overall performance.
- Communicate process, policy, and procedure changes resulting from improvement initiatives to impacted employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Incentive Plan eligibility.
- Medical, dental, vision, and other 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
