Internship R&D Software Engineer Jobs in Columbia, SC

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At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

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Location: Eastover, SC Reporting Relationship: Front End Operations Manager

Sylvamo’s Eastover Mill, located approximately 30 minutes from Columbia, South Carolina, is one of the company's largest manufacturing facilities, producing more than 2,500 tons of bleached pulp and paper daily. The mill employs approximately 660 team members and more than 100 continuous presence contractors and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week within a high-performance work system.

Sylvamo offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, life insurance, disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, 401(k), and retiree savings programs.

The PS&D Business Unit Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the mill's Product Scheduling and Delivery ( PS&D ) Department, ensuring the safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective operation of critical department assets. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of the r ewinder, wrapper, warehouse , and shipping operations a nd mil l -wide rail ser v ices while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement.

• Two Roll Wrappers
• Three Warehouses
• Loading / Shipping / Warehousing Operations
• Mill Rail operations

This position provides leadership and development for more than 1 0 0 technicians and the PS&D Management Work Team. The successful candidate will fost er safe ty cult ure, build organizational capability, drive performance improvements, and ensure alignment with mill and company objectives in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, reliability, production, quality, and cost management.

As a member of the Eastover Mill Lead Team , the PS&D Business Unit Manager plays a key role in developing and executing mill-wide business strategies while maintaining strong financial stewardship through budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities.

• Lead all PS&D Department operations to achieve world-class safety, environmental, reliability, and performance results.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for PS&D personnel and management team members.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in the department .
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on sa fe ty, operational efficiency, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Manage departmental budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial performance.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that support mill and business objectives .
• Foster a culture of safety , engagement, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate across departments to improve overall mill performance and business results.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Technical Discipline, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience within a warehousin g and/or shipping & logistics function at a Pulp and Paper, or related industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering results in safety, reliability, operational performance, and cost management.

• Experience serving as a member of a mill or manufacturing facility leadership team.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.
• Experience managing warehousing and distribution systems in a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate :
• Strong technical expertise in rewinding, wrapping and warehousing functions .
• Customer focus and business acumen.
• Strategic thinking and financial management skills .
• Agility and adaptability in a dynamic operating environment.
• Courageous leadership and sound decision-making.
• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Strong team-building and employee development capabilities.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.