Plant Operations Manager (Paper Mill)

Title: Plant Operations Manager (Paper)
Company: Final Element Staffing Solutions LLC
Status: Direct Hire
Salary: DOE

*THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION*

*PAPER MILL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED*

Scope of the Position

Final Element Staffing Solutions LLC has teamed up with its client - a manufacturing company and is searching for a motivated Plant Operations Manager. Our client is committed to a sustainable business model to produce paper without cutting down trees, while co-generating green energy with steam from their operations and recycling water from their industrial processes.

Career Opportunity: The Plant Operations Manager is a pivotal part of our client’s team in advancing the performance of people and the operations of the plant, to the highest possible standards. The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for managing the paper mill operations that include two Paper Machines, Stock Prep, Finishing, and Shipping. The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for all activities in the department including safety, environmental, quality & customer satisfaction, cost, production, maintenance planning, financial budgets & results, capital project support, people development, and employee & labor relations.

How you will impact our client’s company:

Safety – Lead safety systems and processes that support our client’s daily, monthly, and annual goals.
Assure a safe, engaged, and highly motivated workforce by providing role modeling and leadership in safety and environmental efforts, communicating safety consistently, and accountability while providing fair and equal treatment.

Quality/Customer Satisfaction – Ensure the quality of products leaving the plant meets/exceeds customer satisfaction with order fulfillment to provide winning solutions to our customers

Cost – Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.

Production – Optimize paper machine schedules to maximize the mill’s production while continually increasing Paper Machine uptime % and productivity while reducing off quality.

Financial Budget/Results – Work closely with the Controller and Leadership team to develop budgets and analyze financial results to look for opportunities for improving mill profitability

Capital Execution – Provide input to capital projects from inception through completion.

Strategic Planning - Initiate and facilitate improvement projects within the department focusing on strategic initiatives to reduce cost, increase productivity and/or improve quality

People Development - Invest in our client’s staff to help them develop and operate at their full potential

Employee/Labor Relations – Build positive relations based on our client’s culture of trust, and respect and empowering employees to always do the right thing.

What We Need From You:

· B.S. Degree with 10 plus years of Paper Mill experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 5 years at the Paper Machine Superintendent or above level

· General understanding of mill-wide operations and interdependency.

· Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization.

· Must be able to clearly define objectives and be effective in involving others in the achievement of those objectives. Must be dedicated to continuous improvement in the paper mill department in all areas, but with special emphasis on safety, quality, environment, production, and cost.

· Must be a strong leader with demonstrated skills in interpersonal skills, customer service, communication, and a high sense of urgency and attention to detail

· Must work well in Teams, both as a Team Leader and Team Member

· A background in Stock prep

· Knowledge of OCC Regulations

· Experience in working in Cogeneration plants

· The plant is a 24/7 operation – MUST BE FLEXIBLE

· Must be versatile in Data Analytics

· Bilingual in Spanish is a huge plus but not required

Physical Requirements:

· Exposure to outdoor elements when traveling on foot between facilities

· Wear personal protective equipment as required

· Position requires onsite presence

Benefits:

401(K)
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Schedule
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance

Relocation Assistance

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience.

Final Element Staffing Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location