Paper Machine Superintendent

Job Title: Paper Machine Superintendent

Location: New Mexico Mill

Reports To: Operations Manager

The Paper Machine Superintendent leads production team operators at the Prewitt, New Mexico Mill. This position is primarily responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, continuously improving the quality, productivity, and efficiency by upskilling each operator. 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 Operations Manager, with an 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 and paper making skills
• Teach and empower trouble shooting and root cause analysis to each team
• Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of personnel
• Plan and control maintenance downtime performance
• Assist in the preparation and managing maintenance budget and capital expenditures
• Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures
• Coordinate efforts with operations departments, build productive relationships
• Supports the development of maintenance forecasts and budgets to improve mill profitability

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of safe maintenance practices, including Behavioral Based Safety
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills is 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. Candidates with commensurate practical industrial maintenance skills and leadership experience may be substituted for a degree and will be evaluated.
• 8 years of experience and leadership responsibilities within a manufacturing 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person