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How much do pulp paper director operation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for pulp paper director operation in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pulp Paper Director Operation vs Pulp Paper Plant Manager?

AspectPulp Paper Director OperationPulp Paper Plant Manager
Primary FocusOversees multiple plant operations, strategic planning, and overall production efficiencyManages daily plant operations, staff, and production targets
CredentialsTypically requires engineering or management degrees, extensive industry experienceOften requires engineering or technical background, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentCorporate office and multiple plant sitesOn-site at a specific plant facility
ScopeBroader, including multiple plants or regionsFocused on a single plant's operations

The Pulp Paper Director Operation generally has a broader strategic role overseeing multiple plants, while the Pulp Paper Plant Manager focuses on daily operations within a single facility. Both roles require industry-specific credentials and experience, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Pulp Paper Director Operation job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Director Paper & Pulp Center for Innovation

Greenville, TX • On-site

Sabert
Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Sabert rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The CFI Director - Pulp & Paper leads Sabert's pulp and paper technical innovation agenda, developing new platforms and products, advancing barrier/coating technologies, and improving performance, sustainability, and manufacturability of molded fiber and paper solutions. The role owns the Pulp & Paper technical portfolio from concept to commercialization through Sabert's stage-gate governance, partnering cross-functionally to deliver growth and margin expansion while meeting food contact, performance, and environmental standards.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute Sabert's pulp and paper innovation strategy aligned with growth and sustainability goals
  • Lead development of new molded fiber and paperboard solutions, including high-heat, sealable, and barrier-enhanced technologies
  • Drive end-to-end product development from concept through pilot and full-scale commercialization using stage-gate processes
  • Advance barrier coatings, laminations, and material technologies to improve performance and differentiation
  • Oversee R&D labs, pilot trials, and testing standards (TAPPI, ASTM, food-contact compliance)
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, Marketing, and Procurement to bring innovations to market
  • Support manufacturing scale-up and define critical process parameters for successful production
  • Lead sustainability initiatives including fiber sourcing (FSC/PEFC), recyclability, composability, and lifecycle assessments
  • Build and develop a high-performing technical team while managing budgets, capital projects, and innovation pipelines

Qualifications:

Required:

  • BS orequivalent degree in Paper Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 10-15+ years in pulp/paper or molded fiber packaging R&D with proven commercialization record
  • Expertise in forming processes, barrier coatings/laminations, and converting
  • Strong command of material testing (TAPPI/ASTM), food-contact compliance, and reliability engineering
  • Demonstrated leadership in stage-gate, portfolio management, and cross-functional program delivery
  • Experience with sustainability frameworks (FSC/PEFC, recyclability/composability claims, LCA)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

  • Experience in sustainable packaging or related industries.
  • Background in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies

Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities across all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for sustainability and innovation in packaging solution

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Industry

Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sayreville, NJ, US

Year founded

1983

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