Engineering Executive Search Firm Hiring for Paper Mill Operations Manager Uncoated, Free Sheet Paper $176-$210K Job at Canton, NC Full Time

Paper Mill Operations Manager – Uncoated, Free Sheet Paper Machine
Location: Canton, NC 28716
Salary: $176,000 to $210,000
Bonus: Yes+ Sign-on Bonus
Relocation: Yes
Great Benefits Including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Education Assistance, Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job Description: Paper Mill Operations Manager

The ideal candidate will lead the Uncoated Free-Sheet Paper Business Unit to produce the highest quality products in a safe, environmentally committed, cost-efficient manner. Lead the department’s organizational business development and enhance the overall performance of the department and the mill by being an effective member of the department and mill management teams for continued success.

Requirements/Qualifications: Business Unit Manager

• Bachelor of Science degree required – preferred degree areas include Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, and Mechanical Engineering. Other technical degrees will be considered when combined with job experience relevant to the job requirements.
• 8+ years of experience in an Area Manager/Paper Mill Superintendent or similar role. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in UFS paper machine operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to assess risk and determine the path forward to minimize business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others by developing working relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Strong business management principles and excellent leadership skills, including supervisory skills. This role will have accountability for departmental performance management requirements.
• Ability to manage / balance competing for multiple priorities and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey a compelling vision and sense of core purpose.
• Strong team player with the ability to develop and participate in all team environments, including Mill Operations Lead Team member, to achieve goals, set strategy and achieve efficient problem resolution.
• Basic knowledge of SAP, PI or other business operating systems are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access.
• Willingness and ability to document all aspects of daily operations.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing work systems

Duties & Responsibilities: Controls Engineer

• Lead the department’s safety efforts by creating a safe work environment in which employees can perform their job tasks at minimum risks. Utilize efforts and systems such as the safety work order system and accountability process to create improved performance.

• Maintain the efforts in the Environmental arena to meet all compliance requirements and strive for consistent and improved performance on all operating parameters.
• Manage the operational efforts of the production groups to support the department and mill operational goals to provide quality products with minimum variability in specifications and supply.
• Manage the cost of manufacturing by improving equipment reliability through resource group commitment, structuring capital spending to manage preservation and return projects. Managing overtime costs, developing committed supply partners and cost structures, and improving the process in the mill for optimum performance.
• Continuously build, strengthen and improve leadership, education, empowerment, and dedication of the employees and of the organization to meet the need of the department, the Canton Mill in support of the organizations objectives through people and training systems.
• Knowledge of production processes, Lean Sigma and Kaizen techniques, budgeting processes, quality systems, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products.
• Primary budgeting responsibility for a key area of the Mill

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $176,000.00 – $210,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canton, NC 28716: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Supervision: 8 years (Required)
• Safety systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cost management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Union Environment Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location