Asset Availability Leader- Machines
About the role
The Asset Availability Leader (AAL) position in the Paper Machines Department is responsible for partnering with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to improve asset performance, eliminate recurring failures, and increase machine availability across three paper machines.
Responsibilities
Leading and facilitating the Unplanned Event and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) program to eliminate recurring failures and improve asset performance.
Owning asset loss accounting to identify performance gaps, prioritize opportunities, and improve machine availability.
Serving as a conduit for escalation to the reliability team, corporate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and asset care resources for technical support in improving mean time between failures of repeat bad actors.
Developing and supporting implementation of asset strategies across all three paper machine assets.
Validating and sustaining equipment reliability processes, including operator basic care, preventive maintenance routes, and predictive maintenance routes.
Partnering with new engineers, co-ops, and interns to help develop future mill leaders.
Driving visibility to area opportunities and top losses while building department capability around asset performance and reliability improvement.
Requirements
Experience in a process engineering, process optimization, maintenance, reliability, or supervisory/leadership role within a heavy industrial environment (pulp and paper, chemical, petrochemical, or similar manufacturing environment).
Experience driving change, implementing process improvements, and achieving measurable business results.
Experience leading or facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations within a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing and developing direct reports.
Operations, maintenance, or reliability experience within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility.
Knowledge of process optimization methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement frameworks.
Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Retirement plans.
Accommodations for vacation, time off, and parental leave.
Infertility assistance and educational assistance.