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1872 Consulting

Machine Superintendent

Madawaska, ME · On-site

$120K/yr

Position summary The Paper Machine Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of paper machine operations, ensuring production schedules and quality specifications ...

1872 Consulting

Machine Superintendent

Madawaska, ME · On-site

$120K/yr

Position summary The Paper Machine Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of paper machine operations, ensuring production schedules and quality specifications ...

Teksky

Machine Superintendent

Madawaska, ME · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE The Machine Superintendent will oversee daily operations and production activities ... Oversee daily operations of paper machine production through team supervision, schedule management ...

Westrock

Sr. Specialist, Mfg Ops

Fernandina Beach, FL · On-site

The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent engages production operations on one of two paper machines at the Fernandina Beach Mill. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture ...

Westrock

OMC - Paper

Florence, SC · On-site

OMC, operations coordinator, gatekeeper, outage coordinator, front-line leader, assistant superintendent, assistant production superintendent, assistant paper machine superintendent, paper machine ...

Domtar

Paper Machine Coordinator

Hawesville, KY · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Paper Machine Coordinator - Fine Paper Mill Hawesville (FPM H2) Reporting to the H2 Paper Machine Superintendent, this position is responsible for attaining established goals and continuous ...

Domtar

Paper Machine Coordinator

Hawesville, KY

Paper Machine Coordinator - Fine Paper Mill Hawesville (FPM H2) Reporting to the H2 Paper Machine Superintendent, this position is responsible for attaining established goals and continuous ...

Westrock

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Longview, WA · On-site

$93K - $155K/yr

The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent is responsible for Paper Machine safety performance, environmental performance, product quality, costs and equipment efficiency, and productivity. This ...

THE NEW-INDY GROUP

HF145-Shift Supervisor

Hartford City, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Works with the Paper Machine Superintendent to plan and execute mill maintenance shutdowns. * Maintains equipment through assuring basic care rounds, operator maintenance, housekeeping, and effective ...

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Paper Machine Superintendent

MCKINLEY PAPER COMPANY MASTER

Prewitt, NM

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

The Paper Machine Superintendent leads production operations at the Prewitt, New Mexico Mill.  This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of operation on a Linerboard Machine. The Machine Superintendent must be a proven leader, with a strong knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment and paper making skills.

The position reports to the Production Manager, with opportunity to become a key part of succession planning for the Mill.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing leadership to paper machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations
  • Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving annual goals
  • Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
  • Empower and engage teammates to improve department performance
  • Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel
  • Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
  • Plan and control production performance
  • Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures
  • Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departments
  • Supports the development of operational forecasts and budgets to improve mill profitability
  • Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency
  • Strong knowledge of safe operating practices, including Behavioral Based Safety
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills essential
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and other)
  • General understanding of mill-wide operations
  • Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement to identify opportunities and deliver results
  • Strong Root Cause Failure Analysis; skills to identify root cause, corrective actions, and execute.
  • Proficient computer skills (including MS Office), SAP or equivalent Data Management,
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Paper Science). Candidates with commensurate practical papermaking skills and leadership experience may be substituted for a degree and will be evaluated.
  • More than 5 years of experience and leadership responsibilities within the paperboard industry.

Work Environment:

  • The work environment involves following detailed safety precautions.
  • Physical Demands: Walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and sitting for intermediate periods of time
  • Working Conditions will be split between an office environment and the manufacturing floor.
  • Position can be exposed to both hot and cold temperatures, loud noise within the manufacturing environment.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work extended hours and be part of the Weekend management coverage rotation.

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