Manufacturing Excellence - Pulp

About the role

Responsible for the overall leadership of the Manufacturing Excellence initiative in the Pulp organization.
Primarily responsible for development and implementation of deliberate improvements focused on capital and non-capital cost reduction, waste reduction, process efficiency and variability reduction projects as well as continuous improvements within these functional areas.
Coincide with the use of ME toolbox as needed to address mill issues including Six Sigma, Kaizen, Capital Cost Reduction project management and other ME tools.
Conduct training as needed to ensure both team leaders and team members are knowledgeable on ME processes and methods.
Coincide with technical efforts of departments through participation in regular project review meetings.
Support the Pulp area with strategic evaluations and/or performance tracking, as well as budgeting/business analysis.
Conduct all functions within a work systems-based framework to ensure sustainability.
Support Finished Products area as a technical resource or in an operations management capacity.
Champion resolution of complex operating issues as needed.
Be knowledgeable and participate in Maintenance/Reliability work systems such as Manufacturing Work Systems (MWS), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Basic Care (BC) development and Precision Maintenance (IEPM).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate use of ME toolbox as needed to address mill issues including Six Sigma, Kaizen, Capital Cost Reduction project management and other ME tools.
• Conduct training as needed to ensure both team leaders and team members are knowledgeable on ME processes and methods.
• Coincide with technical efforts of departments through participation in regular project review meetings.
• Support the Pulp area with strategic evaluations and/or performance tracking, as well as budgeting/business analysis.
• Conduct all functions within a work systems-based framework to ensure sustainability.
• Support Finished Products area as a technical resource or in an operations management capacity.
• Champion resolution of complex operating issues as needed.
• Be knowledgeable and participate in Maintenance/Reliability work systems such as Manufacturing Work Systems (MWS), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Basic Care (BC) development and Precision Maintenance (IEPM).
• Provide support for project management and/or outage management during annual outages.
• Champion training efforts in the operating areas related to new cost reduction capital and non-capital projects.
• Lead White Belt training modules and mentor yellow belt candidates and green belt candidates as they work through certification.
• Foster peer relationships within the ME team to ensure overall ME team skill set is constantly growing.
• Manage REACH engineers, and interns/co-ops on the ME team as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required: Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical
• A minimum of 5-10 years of manufacturing management or process experience in a heavy industrial environment (prior paper or chemical industry experience preferred)
• Candidate will possess Green Belt certification level or higher
• Prior experience as a First Line Leader, Operations Maintenance Coordinator, and Area Process Manager preferred
• Possess good skills in written and oral communication, problem solving, time management, conflict resolution and task group facilitation
• Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets and statistical analysis using Minitab
• Ability to excel with minimal supervision in a team environment

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Manufacturing Excellence (ME) processes and methods
• Experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen, Capital Cost Reduction project management and other ME tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Minitab

Skills

• Manufacturing Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Training and Development
• Technical Coordination
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$120,000 - $140,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Schedule

Salaried Full-Time

Global Cellulose Fibers

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

At GCF

We’ve Got You Covered At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position

Riegelwood Mill
865 John Riegel Rd
Riegelwood, NC 28456

Contact Information

To learn more about this position or to apply, please contact us at: recruiting@gcfibers.com