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Lead. Improve. Deliver.

At Kruger Products, we are driven by a simple belief: We manufacture with purpose, lead with integrity, and succeed through our people. As a Paper Mill Asset Leader, you will be at the forefront of driving safety, operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement across our TAD manufacturing operations.

This is more than an operations leadership role. It is an opportunity to take ownership of critical assets, develop high-performing teams, solve complex challenges, and make a measurable impact on one of North America's leading tissue manufacturing operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, lead by example, and are passionate about building a culture of accountability, safety, and performance, we want to hear from you.

REPORTING

The Paper Mill Asset Leader will report to the Paper Mill Superintendent.

What you'll do

As the Paper Mill Asset Leader, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for PM5, Stock Preparation, and Export Roll Wrapper/Bailer operations. You will work closely with production, maintenance, reliability, and quality teams to maximize safety, efficiency, asset performance, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities Champion Safety and Environmental Stewardship

• Lead a culture where safety is the first priority and every employee is empowered to work safely.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives, observations, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards.
• Demonstrate visible leadership that reinforces Kruger Products' commitment to protecting people, assets, and the environment.

Own Operational Performance

• Deliver production results that meet or exceed quality, volume, efficiency, and cost objectives.
• Monitor asset performance and take decisive action to address operational challenges.
• Drive accountability for key performance indicators including safety, quality, reliability, throughput, waste, and cost control.
• Ensure product quality standards are consistently achieved and customer expectations are exceeded.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce downtime, enhance reliability, and lower operating costs.
• Support process optimization initiatives, product trials, and operational improvements that strengthen business performance.
• Promote a culture of problem-solving, innovation, and data-driven decision making.

Develop People and Build Capability

• Coach, mentor, and develop operators and team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Support onboarding, training, standard operating procedures, and best practice development.
• Foster an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, and teamwork.
• Lead through engagement, communication, and performance expectations that help individuals and teams succeed.

Lead Reliability and Asset Excellence

• Partner closely with maintenance and reliability teams to maximize equipment performance.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively supported.
• Coordinate operational activities during outages, grade changes, and special projects.
• Drive execution and accountability to improve long-term equipment reliability.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Be a visible leader who prioritizes safety above all else.
• Hold themselves and others accountable for results.
• Build strong relationships across departments and functions.
• Demonstrate a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop employees while driving exceptional operational performance.
• Lead with integrity, ownership, and a commitment to excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and performance.
• Experience driving problem-solving, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2-5+ years of experience supporting paper manufacturing, tissue converting, or other industrial manufacturing operations.
• Experience with reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production processes, and performance measurement tools.

Our Values Drive Everything We Do

At Kruger Products, our success starts with our people. We are committed to:

• Safety First - Nothing is more important than ensuring every employee goes home safely.
• Accountability - We take ownership of our actions, commitments, and results.
• Respect for People - We foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Continuous Improvement - We challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and strive for excellence every day.
• Leadership at Every Level - We empower employees to lead, grow, and make an impact.

When you join Kruger Products, you become part of a team dedicated to manufacturing excellence, sustainable growth, and creating products that millions of families trust every day.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.