Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent

Description & Requirements

The Opportunity: The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the Paper Machine's safety, environmental performance, product quality, costs, and equipment efficiency. This role directs a system aimed at optimizing overall paper machine performance.

• Develop and implement safety engagement strategies with operating team members.
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity, uptime, quality rejects, and other paper machine improvement projects.
• Ensure proper completion of machine rounds and operator logs.
• Prepare and plan for outages and execute Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and implement cost reduction processes.
• Oversee quality control for the Paper Machine.
• Work with planning to manage machine schedules and grade structures.
• Collaborate with vendors to enhance machine reliability.
• Facilitate employee skill development to improve machine performance.
• Perform periodic weekend duty as Paper Mill Representative.
• Support the Paper Mill Manager and attend Core Team Meetings.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, maintenance coordinators, and hourly employees.
• Direct and supervise contract employees on floor-level activities.
• Assist cross-functional project teams as needed.
• Manage operations within allocated performance and budget metrics.

What You Need To Succeed

• A BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Paper Machine Supervisory experience.
• 10+ years of Machine Level Supervisory Experience preferred.
• Strong trouble-shooting and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

• Manages paper machine engineering support team members, Paper Machine Operations Maintenance Coordinator, and Paper Machine Crews.
• Trains employees and manages their performance.
• Mentors and provides guidance to team members.
• Manages disciplinary actions and resolves conflicts.
• Communicates with the Paper Mill Manager to address issues.
• Serves as a direct supervisor to the Paper Mill Manager.