Area Manager - Paper Machine 1 & 6

Join a leading paperboard manufacturing facility as the Area Manager – Paper Machine 1 & 6. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the daily operations of two essential paper machines, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The company is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader to make a significant impact within a dynamic and supportive environment, working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Paper Machines 1 & 6, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved
• Develop and implement processes to promote safety engagement and maintain an injury-free workplace
• Lead, mentor, and train paper machine personnel, fostering a proactive and collaborative work culture
• Champion compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the paper machines and the broader mill organization
• Drive performance improvements in productivity, uptime, product quality, and reduction of rejects
• Lead capital improvement projects, from identifying needs through to successful project completion
• Collaborate with planning teams to optimize machine schedules and grade structure
• Work with vendors to enhance machine reliability and achieve operational targets
• Troubleshoot operational issues, implement process improvements, and serve as a technical resource for the team
• Review, update, and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure best practices
• Monitor weekly work schedules and manage department vacation allocations
• Promote positive employee relations by administering labor contracts and addressing employee queries
• Establish and monitor reporting procedures to ensure production and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to prioritize short- and long-term maintenance needs
• Develop and implement methods to reduce operational costs, including raw materials and machine clothing
• Provide periodic weekend duty coverage and off-hour troubleshooting assistance as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in paperboard or paper machine operations, with a strong focus on safety and quality
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
• Experience driving process improvements and managing capital projects
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP, ParcView, Pi, or Panther is a plus
• Willingness to provide weekend duty coverage and off-hour support as required
• Bachelor’s degree in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is a plus