Mill Manager

Twin Rivers Paper Company, headquartered in Madawaska, Maine, is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer producing 400,000 tons of paper per year for the packaging, publishing, label, and technical sectors. With 100 years of papermaking history, the company operates a pulp mill in New Brunswick, and diverse paper assets in northern Maine and upstate New York that produce uncoated and coated white papers in a broad range of basis weights and finishes.

Customized product development and dedicated technical services support are company hallmarks. With a sound financial structure and a strong balance sheet that fuels continuous investments in its assets, Twin Rivers Paper offers its customers the security of local product availability through a strong, domestically-owned manufacturer and the assurance of long-term viability.

The Mill Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the safe operations of the facility. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity efficiency, quality, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies. 

The Mill Manager has added responsibility for Engineering/Maintenance, Technical services, and Supply chain management. This position is in Potsdam, New York. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Lead, coordinate, manage, and monitor the performance of various departments in the organization.
• Prepare and control operational budgets and inventory. Plan effective operational strategies for the financial well-being of the company.
• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to policies, regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, engineering, technical development/services, and supply chain management. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Provide technical support where necessary.
• Liaison with Business leadership. Development of strategic plans for operational excellence.
• Develop, implement, manage, and execute operational plans.
• Drive initiatives to improve productivity, capacity and costs of production.
• Select, develop and manage workforce supervision and management to optimize human resources to meet current and future challenges.
• Assure compliance with ISO 9000 quality standards and procedures.
• Analyze and control the optimal use of materials, labor and equipment to improve productivity, increase quality and ensure the safety and health of employees.
• Analyze and plan needs for capital spending, make recommendations for capital as part of annual business planning, and manage the effective expenditure of approved capital funds.
• Direct capital allocation, spending and execution to ensure projects meet results on a timely and cost-effective basis. Successfully implement major and minor capital projects.
• Support and direct engineering, maintenance and utility needs.
• Build and maintain positive employee relations. Continuously improve the channels of communication.
• Develop manufacturing capability for commercial production of new and modified products to meet existing or anticipated market needs.
• Actively lead and support the continuous improvement processes at the location.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of environmental, safety and health.
• Maintain an up-to-date general knowledge of the paper industry and major changes in technology that may apply to our
• Identify, evaluate and execute key growth opportunities.
• Perform other strategic projects as assigned by Leadership.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Pulp & Paper Science or a related technical field.
• Five to ten years’ experience managing the major manufacturing functions of a paper mill or closely related experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated successful managerial skills.
• Exposure to the development and implementation of capital projects in the paper industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational and process issues.
• Ability to respond to operational call-ins when necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel and overtime may be required based on operational needs.
• Bend, climb stairs, and access all areas of equipment, including elevated and confined spaces.
• Operate and inspect machinery safely and effectively.
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.

 SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $175,000 based on experience.

Salary : $120,000 - $175,000