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Avacend Inc

Fiber Splicer/Fiber Optic Splicer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$24.75 - $29.25/hr

Manage vendor/partner relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) for fiber-related operations. * Provide root cause analysis (RCA), lessons learned, and best practice ...

Ahlstrom-5

Operations Manager, Paper Mill

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World ... operation of the Paper Business Unit. This role requires deep paper manufacturing experience ...

Swyft Fiber

Fiber Splicer

Ball, LA · On-site

$23 - $27.50/hr

Fiber Splicer Department FLSA Classification EEO Classification Last Modified Operations Non-Exempt ... Time management. * Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on ...

Swyft Fiber

Fiber Splicer

Winnfield, LA · On-site

$22.50 - $26.75/hr

Fiber Splicer Department FLSA Classification EEO Classification Last Modified Operations Non-Exempt ... Time management. * Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on ...

Swyft Fiber

Fiber Technician

Ball, LA · On-site

Fiber Technician Department FLSA Classification EEO Classification Last Modified Operations Non ... Time management. * Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for paper fiber operation manager in the United States is $60,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director of Paper Manufacturing

Elmwood Park, NJ • On-site

Marcal Paper Company
Paper Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the paper manufacturing department.

  • Manage manufacturing activities to meet Key Performance Indicators, including productivity, quality, safety, and cost targets.

  • Coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, sales, and distribution teams to ensure timely delivery of finished goods to customers.

Job description

1. SUMMARY:  
  • The Director of Paper Manufacturing is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the paper function and Department.
  • This person leads all aspects of paper manufacturing in a manner that delivers on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in order to deliver manufacturing and P&L commitments with respect to OEE and MPP.
  • This person will work with all manufacturing, purchasing, and sales and distribution teams to ensure consistent finished goods are delivered to customers as committed.
  • Safety and safe operations are imperative as is commitment to housekeeping and cleanliness, while operating to constantly improve quality of manufacturing and the facility overall.
  • Possesses and utilizes strategic vision, leadership and fit of paper manufacturing as part of the bigger picture.

2. ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Responsible for paper manufacturing accountabilities including safety, compliance, quality, productivity & cost.
  • Manage paper manufacturing chemical costs and overall aggressive cost management.
  • Manage teams in a manner that supports teamwork and development.
  • Develop annual paper manufacturing budget, approve and monitor expenditures, report variances to budget.
  • Develop and execute strategies that maximize productivity, minimize waste and minimize operating cost.
  • Deliver on Sales and Customer Service commitments with a CS focus.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities to generate improvement in KPI’s.
  • Manage manufacturing operations to achieve P&L objectives.
  • Environmental stewardship, machinery knowledge
  • Desire and experience in developing people, succession planning, technical training abilities, and assembling manuals, and materials for training.

3. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Manage capital projects efficiently, on-time, within budget.
  • Work with and an understanding of the internal customer needs and KPI’s; recognition of Purchasing KPI’s and work with them on residual shipments and contraries.
  • Ability to lead teams in a cooperative and inspirational manner
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
  • Strong sense of urgency and ownership
  • Ability to operate process data systems and learn and investigate new systems to ensure more efficient operations.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience preferred

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • B.S. degree in engineering or related background
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a fiber operation preferred with 5 years’ of experience in fiber and de-inking. 
  • Demonstrated management experience and exhibited leadership skills
  • The ability to develop a team and individuals both technically and for people related roles as the business grows.
  • Self-starter, highly motivated, with strong communications skills
  • Strong ability to collaborate and cooperate with peer leaders and departments: ability to see the larger picture of the business and its growth and how paper relates to the overall strategic plan

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