SUMMARY: This is a key manufacturing position with management and technical oversight of day-to-day operations, production improvements, and ensuring the operational efficiency/safe operations of the Kraft, Recaust, and Recycle areas of the fibers department.

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Fiber Manufacturing Manager in working with shift supervisors and hourly employees in the operation of the process including 3 continuous Kamyr digesters, recaust plant, and recycle fiber plant.
• Accountable for area performance in accordance to established key performance indicators (KPI’s) to include: safety, environmental compliance, housekeeping, quality, and productivity.
• Drive safety to Zero injuries and support mill transition to safety focused culture.
• Assist in direction of operations in a safe and orderly manner providing quality products according to job schedules and customer specifications.
• Work with reliability/maintenance team members to plan and execute maintenance work to improve equipment/process reliability.
• Establish and provide the operational expertise component of leading and managing our cultural change process, the strategic and forward-thinking capabilities in both the operational and human capital areas of the operation.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement.
• Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for hourly employees in their production area in the most reliable manner.
• Assist in the creation/management of the KPI’s and drive compliance to center lines.

 Qualifications

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 4-7 years of experience with continuous pulp digesters plants is required.
• 4 years of supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Action Oriented
• Command Skills
• Embrace a challenge
• Excellent trouble shooting skills
• Managing through Systems
• Functional/Technical Skills
• General Mechanical, electrical and controls knowledge
• Very good Team building and coaching skills
• Facilitation Skills

Solid opportunity for promotable candidates.   Solid benefits with excellent relocation assistance. 

Must have paper experience specifically in the pulp area and have a four year degree. Great cooperation from best client.