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How much do mill manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for mill manager in Reston, VA is $110,085.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,100.00 and $153,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mill manager?

To thrive as a Mill Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, operational management experience, and a relevant degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field. Familiarity with production planning software, quality control systems, and safety regulations is typically required, and certifications in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills help you motivate staff and address production challenges efficiently. These competencies are vital for ensuring smooth operations, maximizing productivity, and maintaining high safety and quality standards in the mill environment.

What are some common challenges a mill manager faces in daily operations and how can they be addressed?

Mill Managers often encounter challenges such as equipment downtime, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing production efficiency. Addressing these requires effective preventative maintenance programs, ongoing staff training, and close monitoring of production metrics. Collaboration with maintenance teams, safety officers, and quality control is essential to resolve issues quickly and maintain smooth operations. Proactive communication and strong leadership skills also help in motivating teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

How much do mill managers make?

Mill managers typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $100,000, depending on experience, location, and the size of the facility. They oversee production operations, manage staff, and ensure safety and efficiency in the mill environment.

What does a mill manager do?

A mill manager oversees the daily operations of a manufacturing or processing mill, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards. They coordinate staff, manage equipment, monitor processes, and implement policies to optimize efficiency and compliance. Strong leadership, technical knowledge, and familiarity with industry regulations are essential for this role.

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Business Development Manager - West Coast

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Solenis
Chemical Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

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$117K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.comor follow us on social media.

Business Development Manager - West Coast

Join Solenis as a Business Development Manager and play a key role in growing our presence across the Pulp & Paper and Water markets. This is a high-impact role focused on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships, and expanding market share throughout the West Coast region.

We're seeking a senior industry professional with deep paper mill operations experience, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record of driving business growth.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute business development strategies to grow market share across the West Coast
  • Identify and secure new customer opportunities within the Pulp & Paper industry
  • Build relationships with executive-level stakeholders and strategic customers
  • Partner with Account Managers, Marketing, and Technology teams to bring innovative solutions to market
  • Lead customer acquisition efforts and support new product introductions
  • Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to uncover growth opportunities
  • Develop territory plans, prioritize target accounts, and drive revenue growth
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by connecting operational challenges with Solenis solutions
What You'll Bring
  • Significant experience within the Pulp & Paper industry
  • Strong understanding of mill operations, pulping processes, and paper manufacturing
  • Proven success in a leadership role such as Superintendent, Operations Manager, Mill Manager, or similar
  • Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and profitability within paper mill environments
  • Successful track record of selling into the paper industry and developing customer relationships
  • Strong business development, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
  • Chemical industry experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
Why Join Solenis?
  • Opportunity to influence growth across a strategic market segment
  • Ability to leverage both technical expertise and commercial leadership
  • Work with industry-leading technologies and solutions
  • Partner with customers to solve complex operational challenges
  • Career growth opportunities within a global organization
Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a former paper mill operations leader who successfully transitioned into commercial or business development roles. They understand mill operations firsthand, have established relationships across the industry, and can effectively connect customer challenges with solutions that improve performance, profitability, and long-term value.

By joining Solenis, you will lead efforts to deliver commercial success and create meaningful, long-term relationships and value for our customers and the planet.

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $117,510.00 and $172,337.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

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