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Domtar

Paper Mill Manager

Johnsonburg, PA · On-site

Your Role: The responsibility of this role is to direct and lead operating performance for the Paper Mill Department, including safety, environmental, quality, cost control, productivity, and ...

Domtar

Paper Mill Manager

Johnsonburg, PA

Your Role: The responsibility of this role is to direct and lead operating performance for the Paper Mill Department, including safety, environmental, quality, cost control, productivity, and ...

USG Corporation

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$100K - $134K/yr

PAPER MILL DEPARTMENT MANAGER USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 125 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling ...

Norpac Paper

Paper Machine Relief Team Leader

Longview, WA · On-site

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for director paper mill in the United States is $36.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $51.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Paper Mill vs Production Manager Paper Mill?

AspectDirector Paper MillProduction Manager Paper Mill
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire mill operations, strategic planning, and long-term goalsManages daily production activities, ensures efficiency and safety
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience in pulp and paper industry, often a degree in engineering or related fieldRequires experience in manufacturing, often with technical or engineering background
Work EnvironmentExecutive office and plant oversightFactory floor and production areas
ScopeBroad, including multiple departments and strategic initiativesFocused on production processes and team management

The main difference between a Director Paper Mill and a Production Manager Paper Mill lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director oversees overall mill strategy and operations, while the Production Manager focuses on daily production activities. Both roles require industry experience, but the Director's role is more strategic and broad in scope.

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Infographic showing various Director Paper Mill job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,839 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Paper Mill Manager

Johnsonburg, PA • On-site

Domtar
Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Paper Mill Manager. This job is full-time permanent.
Your Role:
The responsibility of this role is to direct and lead operating performance for the Paper Mill Department, including safety, environmental, quality, cost control, productivity, and employee relations and engagement. The Paper Mill area is comprised of two paper machines producing a total of 1046 tpd. The machines produce a wide range of papers with basis weights from 26# to 70# per 3300, high bulk to super smooth. These operations include the direction of all operation salaried employees and indirect supervision of all hourly operations and some hourly maintenance employees. This position reports directly to the Mill Manager.
Your Responsibilities:
  • Safety, environmental and quality leader of the mill's operating team; including Paper Mill Departments.
  • Lead, motivate, and support a team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including setup and implementation of career development plans for all direct reports and problem resolution.
  • Responsible for personnel succession and development planning for the unit.
  • Conduct budget reviews and manage cost improvement plans.
  • Engage in long-term planning to create initiatives that further the mill's goals.
  • Assess budget information to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
  • Creates budgets, studies business forecasts, and analyzes financial data to control business unit costs.
  • Identifying potential problems and work to find solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
  • Identifying opportunities to position the mill for maximum profitability.
  • Manage data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce costs per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent quality performance.
  • Drives strategy and execution in all areas and holds the business unit accountable for delivering the desired results.
  • Maintains a presence on the plant floor, driving two-way communication with all employees.
  • Effectively communicates business unit goals and results to peers, superiors, and corporate stakeholders.
  • Embraces reliability practices including planning & scheduling, essential care, and condition monitoring.
  • Ensures the quality of product leaving the mill meets or exceeds customer expectations through the consistent use of quality systems, operator training and auditing.
  • Leads the annual and long-term capital planning process championing projects deemed important to the department.

Your Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in paper, Engineering or a related field
  • 10+ years experience working in paper manufacturing
  • 15+ years leadership experience
  • Exceptionally strong leadership skills
  • Strong relationship and teamwork values
  • Strong coach and mentor, leading by example
  • Expert in Reliability and Continuous Improvement principles and techniques
  • Experience with Unions

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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