Kraft Mill Coordinator (Escanaba, MI)

Qualifications

• To plan, direct and maintain efficient manufacturing operation of the Kraft Mill pulping process meeting safety, production and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership in safety and environmental excellence.
• Implement and help lead the Fiberline and Kraft Mill area improvements.
• Cookordination production within current constraints.
• Provide technical expertise in daily operations.
• Uncover and Lead initiatives to address increasing input costs (wood, chemicals, and energy).
• Participate in Capital Projects planning and budgeting.
• Cookordinate continuous improvement activities for the area.
• Reviews quality and cost of the production.
• Cookordinates priorities for repair work and schedules shutdowns to optimize maintenance repairs.
• Thorough understanding of unit operations, process equipment, and technology.
• In depth knowledge of plant operations, maintenance spending constraints, production commitments, costs, margins, capital projects, small projects and turnarounds.
• Ability to give encouragement, guidance, and direction to others to improve performance.
• Ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy.
• Ability to reach a conclusion using relevant information and data and to determine the best course of action in a timeframe that is consistent with business requirements.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both union and management.
• Ability to utilize lean manufacturing statistical tools.
• Competency with standard Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Proficy, PI, G3PTM, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new technology in the competitive environment.

Personal qualities

• Required Experience and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in pulp & paper science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of pulp, power, or chemical recovery manufacturing experience.
• Required skills:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills; a solid background in statistical analysis is a plus.
• Proven experience with several leadership behaviors: Leading and Advocating Change, Drive for Results, Communication, Managerial Courage, Building and Effective Team, and Managing through Systems.
• Ability to make high-risk decisions under pressure is required (for situations such as production stoppages, or work affecting safety of personnel or equipment).

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits –
  • Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
  • Generous 401(k) offerings
  • HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • Company paid disability insurance