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60 Paper Jobs Hiring in Virginia

Paper Machine Superintendent

Ashland, VA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

As our Paper Machine Superintendent , you'll lead a key area of operations in one of our largest manufacturing facilities, Cascades Bear Island , where your decisions and leadership will have a ...

Assistant Operator - Paper Bowls - Day

Richmond, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

* The Paper Bowl Assistant Operator supports the operation of paper bowl machines to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role involves loading raw material, clearing jams ...

Assistant Operator - Paper Bowl - Night

Richmond, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

* The Paper Bowl Assistant Operator supports the operation of paper bowl machines to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role involves loading raw material, clearing jams ...

Operator Trainee - Paper Bowl - Night

Richmond, VA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

The Paper Bowl Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of paper bowl equipment. This role ensures the production of high-quality paper ...

Operator Trainee - Paper Bowl - Day

Richmond, VA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

The Paper Bowl Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of paper bowl equipment. This role ensures the production of high-quality paper ...

New Hire

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$22.57/hr

International Paper's Lynchburg Container Plant is a manufacturer of corrugated packaging. This position will assist operators in processing corrugated sheets according to written specifications ...

International Paper 6405 Commonwealth Drive SW Roanoke, VA 24018 The Job You Will Perform: * Check Quality * Operator backup * Feed board into machines * Inspection, counting and bundling of items

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) ...

Maintenance Coordinator

Richmond, VA · On-site

$48K - $64K/yr

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term ...

Financial Analyst

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term ...

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Paper Machine Superintendent

Cascades

Ashland, VA • On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and hourly employees to build capability, accountability, and drive operational excellence.

  • Lead daily paper machine operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and people performance targets.

  • Monitor performance, identify losses, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.


Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.
Join DAVID LAVOIE's team as a Paper Machine Superintendent in Ashland and help build a more sustainable future.

As our Paper Machine Superintendent, you'll lead a key area of operations in one of our largest manufacturing facilities, Cascades Bear Island, where your decisions and leadership will have a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. Working closely with teams across the facility and organization, you'll have the opportunity to influence mill-wide performance, develop high-performing teams, and drive meaningful results.

Reporting to the Production Manager, join David Lavoie’s team as a Paper Machine Superintendent in Ashland, VA and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

  • A competitive annual base salary from $110,000 to $140,000 with flexibility depending on your experience & expertise
  • Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
  • Relocation support available for qualified candidates ready to take the next step in their leadership career.
  • A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
  • An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
  • A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
  • A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As a Paper Machine Superintendent, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. 
Your scope includes:

  • Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors (4) and hourly employees (60+) to build capability, accountability and drive operational excellence across the production team.
  • Leading daily paper machine operations to achieve SQDEP performance targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency, People).
  • Drive execution of daily management systems, including structured shift handovers and production reviews.
  • Using operational metrics and production data to identify improvement opportunities and deliver sustainable results
  • Monitor performance, identify losses, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Expanding your leadership impact by coaching supervisors and developing high-performing production teams
  • Championing a strong safety culture through visible leadership, audits, risk reduction initiatives, and incident investigations
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and employee engagement

What you bring

You're a natural fit for Paper Machine Superintendent if you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of progressive experience in paper manufacturing or similar heavy manufacturing industry
  • Strong technical understanding of paper machine operations
  • Proven success leading production teams and developing employees in a manufacturing setting
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results through problem-solving, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Exposure to reliability programs, lean manufacturing practices, or manufacturing excellence systems
  • Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills with a passion for developing people

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!  

Apply now and join our team as Paper Machine Superintendent in Ashland.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.