Assistant Superintendent, Paper Machine

About the role

This role leads manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production and cost objectives. The position serves as a technical resource to the operations team and leads process improvement and capital projects to enhance mill performance.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Establish objectives and goals aligned with the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP) and drive execution through the business unit; ensure operations follow established safety, quality, and performance standards while developing and improving processes as needed; coach teams in problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, eliminate losses, and implement sustainable solutions; manage operational performance, including budget accountability, improvement projects, capital needs, and daily/weekly operating reviews; drive effective communication, performance reviews, and alignment through established operating rhythms and meeting processes.
• Safety: Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, and adherence to safety standards; lead safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce risk and eliminate unsafe conditions; participate in safety incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are completed; identify opportunities to reduce employee interaction with equipment and address safety concerns with urgency.
• Leadership: Coach, develop, and support supervisors and team members to build leadership capability, improve performance, and strengthen succession pipelines; provide leadership coverage and support employee performance management, coaching, development, and engagement activities; foster an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and open communication aligned with company values; support workforce development through training programs, standard operating procedures, qualification processes, and continuous learning; partner cross-functionally to support operational goals, capital initiatives, employee relations, and business objectives.
• Quality: Maintain and improve quality standards to ensure products meet customer and operational requirements; lead quality improvement initiatives and support process changes to improve product performance and customer satisfaction; monitor quality issues, including rejected or obsolete products, and ensure timely resolution and disposition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Availability to provide support outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not require sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Pay

Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Incentive Plan.
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days.
• Paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.