Paper Machine Superintendent

Paper Machine Superintendent

McKinley Paper Company Prewitt Mill - Prewitt, NM 87045

Overview

Level Management Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Manufacturing

Description

The Paper Machine Superintendent leads production operations at the Prewitt, New Mexico Mill. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of operation on a Linerboard Machine. The Machine Superintendent must be a proven leader, with a strong knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment and paper making skills.

The position reports to the Production Manager, with opportunity to become a key part of succession planning for the Mill.

Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership to paper machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations
• Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving annual goals
• Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Empower and engage teammates to improve department performance
• Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel
• Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
• Plan and control production performance
• Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures
• Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departments
• Supports the development of operational forecasts and budgets to improve mill profitability
• Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safe operating practices, including Behavioral Based Safety
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and other)
• General understanding of mill-wide operations
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement to identify opportunities and deliver results
• Strong Root Cause Failure Analysis; skills to identify root cause, corrective actions, and execute.
• Proficient computer skills (including MS Office), SAP or equivalent Data Management,
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred (Paper Science). Candidates with commensurate practical papermaking skills and leadership experience may be substituted for a degree and will be evaluated.
• More than 5 years of experience and leadership responsibilities within the paperboard industry.

Work Environment:

• The work environment involves following detailed safety precautions.
• Physical Demands: Walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and sitting for intermediate periods of time
• Working Conditions will be split between an office environment and the manufacturing floor.
• Position can be exposed to both hot and cold temperatures, loud noise within the manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work extended hours and be part of the Weekend management coverage rotation.