Assistant Superintendent, Pulp Mill

• Sets objectives and goals cascaded and aligned to the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
• Coaches the business unit in the right behaviors
• Ensures the business unit works to standards (Safety, Quality, …)
• Develops the required standards
• Coaches and facilitate losses elimination by using problem solving tools
• Assures the problems are solved (root cause) and tasks are implemented in a sustainable way
• Accountable for the business unit operational budget
• Defines and executes improvement projects and Approval For Capital Expenditure (AFCE) needs to support midterm plans
• Owns the Daily Operating Revenue (DOR)/Weekly Operating Revenue (WOR)
• Ensures effective communication and results review through the meeting sequence (Shift Hand Off [SHO], DOR, WOR)

• Responsible for day-to-day area safety and assist with all area safety efforts
• Participate or review all safety incidents and investigate root cause. Assure follow-up items are completed in a timely manner
• Help support the behavioral safety program (where applicable) and ensure that safe work practices are followed
• Lead safety initiatives and provide safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed and enforced
• Work to eliminate employee interactions with equipment
• Address safety concerns with a strong urgency
• Ensure environmental compliance

• Mentor shift supervisors to ensure quality leadership of hourly personnel
• Provide leadership coverage during the Superintendent’s absence
• Conduct investigations of safety incidents with shift supervisors and hourly personnel
• Develop team in areas of production, safety, quality and overall plant efficiency
• Ensure employee compliance with schedules, policies, and procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing job-specific training program, Qual-card and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Participate in grievance process (where applicable)
• Support capital budget process
• Creates an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork
• Communication of Site IBP and cascading objectives and priorities into the business unit
• Responsible for performance management process (DRIVE performance and coaching 1:1)
• Coaches and develop team members and individuals to assure a sustained leadership pipeline
• Responsible for the motivation and morale of the business unit to achieve the expected goals
• Collaborates with other areas internal and external to the site

• Maintain and improve quality standards for all products produced
• Lead quality initiatives and support change to ensure satisfied downstream customers
• Follow up with rejected/obsolete product to ensure timely disposition

• Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
• Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate
• Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others' work; avoids scheduling conflicts; develops timelines and milestones
• Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills

• High school diploma or GED required. B.S. Chemical Engineer or Pulp and Paper science preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years in an operations leadership role in a Paper or Consumer Packaged Goods processing facility
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Windows-based Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to learn production related programs
• Self-directed and energetic, able to lead and motivate others
• Knowledge of industry, machinery, equipment, and processes
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process

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