Mill Operations Manager

Job Title: Mill Operations Manager

Summary:

This position is responsible for the day to day management of Paper Machine Operations, Stock Prep, Quality Control, as well as Process Control and Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• This job will have an advanced level of knowledge in paper manufacturing operations, quality control/quality assurance, statistical process control., cost analysis, root cause analysis and strategic planning
• Lead and foster a safety culture that values risk identification and personal ownership, through a principle based approach
• Develop manufacturing and operational strategic plans and best practices that ensure the operating teams are achieving the mill’s quality, production stability and profit objectives
• Perform Product development trials as needed to ensure our products are meeting the objectives of customers and the market place demand
• Supports the development of operational forecasts and budgets to improve mill profitability Drives systematic improvement in mill operations and other mill processes like communications, safety, quality, training, and employee engagement
• Develop leaders through training, stretch assignments, feedback, the performance management process, etc.
• Works with managers and supervisors to develop SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely) goals that properly align with stated mill goals and hold them accountable for the defined results
• Encouraging a culture of collaboration across teams to cultivate positive morale, retention, and performance.
• Experience coaching up Managers, Directors and team members, growing talent internally
• Collaborative leading and participation in company-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Master degree preferred.
• 10-15 years progressive operational experience with paper industry experience preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment
• General understanding of mill-wide operations.
• Must be a strong leader with demonstrated communication skills and a high sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must be able to clearly define objectives and expectations and be effective in involving others in the achievement of those objectives
• Ability to direct continuous improvement in all areas, but with special emphasis on safety, quality, production, and cost.