Paper Mill Superintendent

Accountabilities

• Lead daily paper machine operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and cost goals are achieved
• Supervise and develop front-line leaders and production teams, ensuring employees are trained and capable in their roles
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all environmental and OSHA regulations
• Drive continuous improvement across operations, including safety, reliability, quality, production, and cost performance
• Partner with maintenance teams to prioritize and execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Develop and execute short- and long-term plans to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize performance
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and control costs
• Lead problem-solving efforts, including root cause analysis for operational issues
• Support capital projects and provide input on equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Ensure product quality standards are consistently met and support resolution of customer or internal issues
• Build a positive, accountable team environment and address employee concerns effectively
• Execute department goals aligned with mill and company objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience & Background
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment such as paper, pulp, tissue, converting, packaging, or printing
• 10+ years of pulp and paper manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading production teams and managing day-to-day operations in a continuous manufacturing setting
• Exposure to high-speed equipment, process optimization, and continuous improvement practices
• Education (Preferred But Not Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related field strongly preferred
• Equivalent leadership experience in manufacturing will also be considered
• Key Skills & Attributes
• Managerial courage – confident making decisions, holding teams accountable, and addressing challenges directly and professionally
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all levels of the organization
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability in a production environment
• Proven ability to drive results and improve operational performance
• Adept at planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple initiatives
• Adaptable and willing to lead change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Professional, approachable, and team-oriented leadership style
• Career Growth Opportunity
• This Role Is Ideal For Candidates Who Are Seeking upward mobility within manufacturing or mill operations
• Committed to continuous learning and building a long-term career in the industry

CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

We welcome candidates from paper, pulp, tissue, converting, packaging, printing, and related manufacturing industries who are ready to grow into the next step in their career.