Paper Machine Superintendent

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.

SCOPE:

Reporting to the VP of MAD Operations the Machine Superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a paper machine at the Madawaska mill.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Actively supports and promotes safe work practices throughout the mill by being present at safety activities and personally encouraging safe behaviors.
• Manages the paper machines production activities using a combination of daily review with staff as well as spending time on the floor where the incumbent will lead and guide direct reports.
• Strives to ensure the most efficient operation of the paper machine after thorough review of production orders and schedules.
• Works closely with the purchasing department to obtain the best cost and quality possible for required supplies.
• Works closely with sales employees and customer service reps to ensure quality products are available to customers.
• Ensures Management Operating Systems are followed daily.
• Provides information to finance for the annual operating budget.
• Attempts to reduce overruns and decide on the disposition of old inventory.
• Ensure that direct reports are informed of Company activities, results, priorities and operating philosophy so activities and behaviors of members of departments are aligned with the values supported by the organization.
• Ensures that both salaried and hourly employees have adequate training to support activities of the department and fulfil future manpower requirements.
• Attends and supports the daily mill production meeting and participates in other meetings such as safety, capital/project reviews, contractor performance, business review, project scheduling, budget review and staff meetings as required.
• Is responsible for paper machine coverage during certain weekends on a rotation basis.
• Shall have responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s). Designated personnel shall have defined responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pulp and Paper
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Machine Superintendent spends 65% of the time in an office environment preparing reports and attending meetings.  The other 35% of the time is spent providing support to direct reports and promoting safe work practices in a mill environment where the incumbent can be exposed to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, wet and/or humid conditions, electrical hazards, dust, walking and climbing stairs.