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As Dept Mgr, Pulp Mill, you will be responsible for coordinating the safe and efficient production operations in the mill facility. You will coach assistant superintendents, shift supervisors, and ...

As Dept Mgr, Pulp Mill, you will be responsible for coordinating the safe and efficient production operations in the mill facility. You will coach assistant superintendents, shift supervisors, and ...

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Longview, WA · On-site

$91K - $152K/yr

The Recaust/Evaporator Assistant Superintendent is responsible for department safety performance ... This position will direct a system with the purpose of optimizing overall Pulp Mill efficiency. The ...

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Longview, WA · On-site

$91K - $152K/yr

The Recaust/Evaporator Assistant Superintendent is responsible for department safety performance ... This position will direct a system with the purpose of optimizing overall Pulp Mill efficiency. The ...

Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent

Hawesville, KY · On-site

$14 - $16.50/hr

Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent - Fine Paper Mill Hawesville (FPM H2) Reporting to the H2 ... The Bleached Pulp Mill produces bleached hardwood pulp that is sold to other companies for use in ...

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How much do pulp mill superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for pulp mill superintendent in the United States is $102,373.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pulp mill superintendent?

A Pulp Mill Superintendent oversees the daily operations of a pulp mill, ensuring efficient production, safety compliance, and quality control. They manage staff, coordinate maintenance, and implement process improvements to optimize performance. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in pulp and paper manufacturing, and a focus on operational efficiency. Additionally, they work closely with other departments to meet production goals and environmental regulations.

What are the primary day-to-day responsibilities of a pulp mill superintendent?

As a Pulp Mill Superintendent, your main responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of mill operations, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and safely, and maintaining high product quality standards. You’ll coordinate with various department leads to manage workflows, troubleshoot operational problems, and implement process improvements. Routine tasks also involve reporting key performance metrics to senior management, overseeing compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and mentoring supervisory staff. This role requires balancing hands-on operational involvement with strategic planning and employee development, making each day both challenging and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pulp mill superintendent position, and why are they important?

A Pulp Mill Superintendent typically needs a solid background in pulp and paper production processes, strong leadership abilities, and a degree in engineering or a related technical field. Familiarity with process control systems, quality assurance protocols, and safety regulations is essential, and certifications like Six Sigma or safety management may be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team management skills allow superintendents to effectively coordinate operations and resolve issues. These competencies are critical to maintaining productivity, ensuring worker safety, and achieving quality and efficiency targets within a complex manufacturing environment.

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Infographic showing various Pulp Mill Superintendent job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,373 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Assistant Superintendent II-Pulp/Fiber

Augusta, GA • On-site

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Graphic Packaging International rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


MISSION / SUMMARY:
The Assistant Superintendent II – Pulp/Fiber is a position within the Pulp Mill/Fiber department, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager – Fiber. This position manages and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in process for Digester / Bleach Plant areas or the Caustic / Kiln / R8 areas based on the experience of the individual. This individual will be responsible for employee safety, regulatory compliance, product quality and overall process management and reliability of the assigned area.

JOB FUNCTIONS:Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
• Exhibiting safety leadership, modeling safe behaviors, and encouraging safety engagement
• Ensuring 100% environmental compliance with all systems, including PSM and NCG systems
• Ensuring 100% compliance to State, insurance, and company operating regulations
• Working with Fibers Supervisors to engage crews in continuous improvements and safety improvements
• Supporting crew training, blended learning, and certification activities
• Setting daily, weekly, and monthly operating priorities.
• Monitoring process health while meeting daily, weekly and monthly operational and cost targets
• Working with the process engineers to implement sustainable cost reduction projects
• Working with Reliability organization and process control group to implement sustainable reliability improvement projects
• Ensure major outage planning and execution activities are completed safety, successfully, and on budget.
• Work systems implementation for the area
• Coordinating daily and weekly maintenance and operations activities for the area
• Pulping area consist of (2) continuous digesters and a 3 and 4 stage bleach plant
• Recaust area consist of (2) lime kilns, (2) slakers, (2) eco-filters, and a R8 ClO2 generator.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
• Five plus years' progressive and practical pulp mill operation experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Five plus years of relevant pulp mill experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain change
• Demonstrated ability to engage a work force
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem solver

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
• General schedule is an 8 -hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. Must be willing to work weekend duty for the overall Pulp Mill area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Frequent, bending, stooping, squatting, as well as frequent movement throughout the facility for extended periods of time up to 8 -hour
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office, hand tools or electrical equipment
• Employee is required to wear steel toe shoes, safety glasses and hearing protecting when in the manufacturing area.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and times of increased heat and humidity.
• The noise level in the immediate work environment is normally quiet, however requires exposure to a noisy manufacturing environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Building
• Effective Teams
• Priority Setting
• Drive for Results
• Action Oriented
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Managing Through Systems


Required Experience



At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
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