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Kruger, Inc.

Paper Mill Superintendent

Memphis, TN · On-site

The Paper Mill Superintendent is responsible for leading the daily operation of a paper machine and supporting systems in a tissue manufacturing environment. This role oversees production teams to ...

Kruger Products LP

Paper Mill Superintendent

Memphis, TN · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Lead daily paper machine operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and cost goals are achieved * Supervise and develop front-line leaders and production teams, ensuring employees ...

Domtar

Sr Process Engineer - Paper Machine

Kingsport, TN

$99K - $128K/yr

... Engineer - Paper Machine . This job is full-time permanent. The location in Kingsport, TN is ... The Process Engineer reports to the Superintendent and helps drive operational excellence by ...

Domtar

Sr Process Engineer - Paper Machine

Kingsport, TN · On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

... Engineer - Paper Machine . This job is full-time permanent. The location in Kingsport, TN is ... The Process Engineer reports to the Superintendent and helps drive operational excellence by ...

Clearwater Paper

Principal Engineer

Lewiston, ID · On-site

$129K - $194K/yr

Drive a culture of technical collaboration throughout Paper Machine Superintendents, Supervisors, & Process Engineers * Enable technical and quality sustainment plan by promoting developing and ...

Westrock

Sr. Mgr, Mfg Ops

Evadale, TX · On-site

Review of production and quality results daily and assist Paper Machine and Finishing and Shipping teams with problem-solving efforts * Assist the Supervisors and Superintendent on managing ...

Smurfit Westrock

Sr. Mgr, Mfg Ops

Evadale, TX · On-site

Review of production and quality results daily and assist Paper Machine and Finishing and Shipping teams with problem-solving efforts * Assist the Supervisors and Superintendent on managing ...

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How much do paper machine superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for paper machine superintendent in the United States is $123,604.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a paper machine superintendent?

A Paper Machine Superintendent oversees the daily operations of a paper manufacturing machine, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and safety compliance. They manage a team of operators and technicians, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement process improvements. Additionally, they coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize machine performance and reduce downtime. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and industry experience are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paper machine superintendent?

To thrive as a Paper Machine Superintendent, you need a deep understanding of papermaking processes, production management, and safety protocols, generally backed by significant industry experience and relevant technical education. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), process control software, and lean manufacturing methodologies is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are critical soft skills in this supervisory role. These competencies are important for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring team safety, and maintaining high product quality within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by paper machine superintendents and how are they addressed?

Paper Machine Superintendents often face challenges such as maintaining optimal machine performance, managing unplanned downtime, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production targets while maintaining quality. Addressing these challenges usually involves proactive maintenance planning, close monitoring of process data, and fostering open communication among team members. Superintendents also collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality control staff to quickly resolve issues and implement process improvements. By staying adaptable and solution-oriented, they help minimize disruptions and drive continuous operational excellence.

Are paper machine superintendent jobs in demand?

Paper machine superintendent jobs are in steady demand due to the ongoing need for skilled operators and managers in the paper manufacturing industry. These roles require technical knowledge of paper machines, safety protocols, and often certifications, making experienced professionals valuable as the industry evolves with automation and sustainability efforts.
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Infographic showing various Paper Machine Superintendent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, and 93% Full Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,604 per year, or $59.4 per hour.

Paper Machine 7 and 8, Blade Coater Shift Supervisor

Spring Grove, PA • On-site

Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Paper Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees

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Company rating: 4.4 out of 10

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Job description

Role
This role will support day to day safety, hourly workforce leadership, and operations of the Paper Machine 7&8 and Blade Coater Departments. The individual in this role will work within the operations team to continuously improve health and safety performance, environmental compliance, production, quality metrics, and operating cost. These activities will require leading people, processes and equipment.
The scope of the PM7&8 and BCTR Shift Supervisor will include the Paper Machine No.7, Paper Machine No.8, Blade Coater, Blade Coating Prep, Super Calenders, and BCTR Winders. Additional responsibilities on the off shifts include the No.7 Capper, Core Cutting, Rewinders, New Mill loading docks. .
Role Expectations
  • Primary focus is to lead and direct people
  • Demonstrates safe behavior and work practices providing safety oversite to the shift crew.
  • Ensures the crew follows all mill and job safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Promptly investigates safety, fire, and environmental incidents. Completes and submits an investigation report prior to the end of the shift.
  • Ensures proper operation and management of processes and equipment to meet paper machine needs and environmental compliance requirements with ISO 14001.
  • Monitors mill operations KPIs and directs the crew to meet quality, operating, process, and production targets/objectives. Secures appropriate resources to return the process/operation to target when deviations occur.
  • Follows up on team member training plans and provides feedback to area supervision
  • Responsible for shift administration of mill lock out policies & procedures, confined space entry, hot work, and all other safety and policy/procedures.
  • Works closely with other on-shift supervisors to coordinate mill activities to achieve business results.
  • Expected to challenge status quo and strive to work with crews to continuously improve crew and operating performance.
  • Utilizes performance management and administers progressive discipline on shift
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Set expectations of the crew and follow up
  • Be able to work in a team environment

Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities
  • Safety:
    • Ensures and is accountable for personal compliance with Plant safety and Departmental safety rules
    • Enforces and is accountable for shift personnel compliance with Plant safety and Departmental safety rules
    • Completes necessary reporting for all safety incidents and injuries

  • Environmental:
    • Ensures personal compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental procedures and Process Safety Management procedures
    • Enforces shift personnel compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental procedures and Process Safety Management procedures
    • Completes necessary reporting for near miss incidents, public complaints, and environmental incidents

  • Production Control / Quality:
    • Supervises personnel and operations.
    • Assists employees in solving problems and directs operating parameter adjustments to meet established specifications.
    • Recommends improvements to systems, processes, and procedures to improve production
    • Communicates changes in production to personnel
    • Records production deviations from standard levels with explanations
    • Records equipment downtime with explanations
    • Coordinates efforts with other departmental shift supervisors

  • Maintenance:
    • Inspects equipment with shift personnel and writes work orders for equipment repair
    • Coordinates equipment repair with Operations Superintendent, Maintenance personnel, and shift personnel
    • Calls in Maintenance personnel on off shifts to repair equipment
    • Assist, Develop, Coordinate with Operator Basic Care

  • Personnel:
    • Fills personnel vacancies in order to maintain operations
    • Performs necessary Kronos approvals
    • Prepares absentee, time, and other reports relating to employees as required
    • Maintain good employee relations
    • Manage other duties and responsibilities as may arise during shift
    • Coordinate Employee Annual Training
    • Make up, issue, and maintain Monthly work schedule for Pulpmill and Utilities Hourly employees, in accordance with the CBA and side agreements.
    • Manage 6S projects
    • Assist with training of employee's in new positions.

  • Systems Procedures:
    • Established work procedures
    • Established ISO 14001 procedures
    • Process Safety Management procedures
    • MSDS policy and procedures
    • Lock/Out Tag out policy and procedures
    • Complete thorough shift turnover and other shift reporting as required

Requirements
  • Education - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Sciences or High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of equivalent job experience.

  • Competencies
    • Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations.
    • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
    • Strong communication skills needed both internally and externally at senior-management levels. Provides expertise to teams, both internally and externally.
    • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from operators, maintenance, managers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
    • Ability to write technical documents and reports in prescribed style and format.
    • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.
    • Troubleshoot problems to resolution.

  • Computer Skills
    • MS Office Suite proficiency
    • SAP familiarity a plus

  • Work Environment -
    • Varies from office setting to loud, hot & humid manufacturing environment both indoor and outdoor. Role requires the ability to travel throughout the facility while using stairs, ladders, elevated platforms, and elevators.
    • 24/7 work schedule with rotating shifts.

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