Manager, Paper Mill
Domtar
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Nekoosa • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Direct and lead operating performance for the Paper Mill Department, including safety, environmental, quality, cost control, productivity, and employee relations and engagement
- Champion safety, environmental stewardship and quality across the mill’s operating team
- Develop, implement, and monitor goals and action plans in collaboration with other mill leaders
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
- Lead, motivate, and support a high-performing team in a demanding environment
- Establish clear performance expectations, assist teams in achieving goals, and hold them accountable for delivering results
- Promote awareness of Nekoosa’s Mission, Vision, and Playbook through communications, meetings, and training programs
- Support teams in evaluating and resolving operational issues by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Conduct budget reviews, manage cost improvement plans, and analyze financial data to optimize profitability
- Engage in long-term planning to create initiatives that advance mill goals and position the mill for maximum profitability
- Oversee data collection and reporting to achieve productivity targets, reduce unit costs, eliminate errors, and ensure quality performance
- Drive execution in all areas of the business unit, ensuring accountability for results
- Maintain visibility on the plant floor, fostering two-way communication with employees
- Communicate goals, performance, and results to peers, superiors, and corporate stakeholders
- Lead annual and long-term capital planning processes, championing critical projects for the department
- Understand the drivers of business results and develop goals for the team that reduce costs and maximize results for the mill and Domtar
- Provide guidance to new product development team to manipulate machine operations to achieve desired output
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
- 10 years of experience in Paper Machines operations
- 10 years of leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Proven expertise in continuous improvement principles and techniques
- Experience with unions and labor relations
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- supportive working environment
- rewarding career paths
- opportunities for learning and growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
continuous improvementcost controldata collectionfinancial analysisbudget managementquality managementsafety managementemployee relationsoperational issue resolutionperformance management
Soft skills
leadershipteam motivationcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilityproblem-solvinggoal settingtrainingperformance evaluationstrategic planning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Paper EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering