Assistant Superintendent, Pulp Mill - Lurgi

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard product, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper’s headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy. 

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.   

What you will do

The Assistant Superintendent will proactively coordinate and lead the manufacturing operations in the Pulp Mill area to ensure the achievement of department objectives for Safety, Quality, Production, etc. The successful candidate will act as a technical resource for the operations team, and lead project and process improvement efforts in the paper mill.

Operations 

• Sets objectives and goals cascaded and aligned to the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
• Coaches the business unit in the right behaviors
• Ensures the business unit works to standards (Safety, Quality, …)
• Develops the required standards
• Coaches and facilitates process troubleshooting and efficiency improvements using problem solving tools
• Assures the problems are solved (root cause) and tasks are implemented in a sustainable way
• Accountable for business unit operational and maintenance budgets
• Defines and executes improvement projects, and develops/prioritizes area capital projects using the Engineering Service Request (ESR) process
• Owns the Tier I operations update meeting reporting for their area(s) of responsibility
• Ensures effective communication and results review through the meeting sequence (Shift Hand Off [SHO], Tier I Area Operations Update)

Safety

• Responsible for day-to-day area safety and assist with all area safety efforts
• Participate or review all safety incidents and investigate root cause. Assure follow-up items are completed in a timely manner
• Help support the behavioral safety program (where applicable) and ensure that safe work practices are followed
• Lead safety initiatives and provide safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed and enforced
• Work to eliminate employee interactions with equipment
• Address safety concerns with a strong urgency
• Ensure environmental compliance

Leadership 

• Mentor shift supervisors to ensure quality leadership of hourly personnel
• Provide leadership coverage during the Superintendent absences
• Conduct investigations of safety incidents with shift supervisors and hourly personnel
• Develop team in areas of production, safety, quality and overall plant efficiency. · Ensure employee compliance with schedules, policies, and procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing job-specific training program, Qual-Card and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Participate in grievance process (where applicable)
• Support capital budget process
• Creates an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork
• Communication of Site IBP and cascading objectives and priorities into the business unit
• Responsible for performance management process
• Coach and develop team members to ensure a sustained leadership pipeline
• Responsible for the motivation and morale of the business unit to achieve the expected goals
• Collaborates with other areas internal and external to the site

Quality

• Maintain and improve quality standards for all products produced
• Lead quality initiatives and support change to ensure satisfied downstream customers
• Follow up with rejected/obsolete product to ensure timely disposition

Key Competencies & Attributes 

• Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
• Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate
• Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others' work; avoids scheduling conflicts; develops timelines and milestones
• Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills

What you will need

• High school diploma or GED required. B.S. Chemical Engineer or Pulp and Paper Engineering preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years in an operations leadership role in a Paper or Consumer Packaged Goods processing facility
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Windows-based Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to learn production related programs
• Self-directed and energetic, able to lead and motivate others
• Knowledge of industry, machinery, equipment, and processes
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process

Total Rewards Details 

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package.  This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data.  Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.