Operations Superintendent

Responsibilities:

• Lead group problem solving activities, statistical data analysis activities, and facilitate the establishment of operational best practices.
• Assist in coordinating daily production operations focusing on optimization of safety, environmental stewardship, profit, and productivity.
• Provide leadership to maintain safe working conditions and good housekeeping practices.
• Analyze process data to develop optimum operating strategies.
• Work on special projects, both engineering and those dealing with changes in the infrastructure of the mill organization.
• Assist in short and long-term maintenance budget planning.
• Support shift supervisors and production crews in daily operations.
• Participate in a rotating weekend duty schedule for the Operations area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or other related field.
• Five years paper industry experience in a management position.
• A high degree of paper machine operations knowledge and its supporting systems.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time.
• Possession of key competencies including conflict management, business negotiation, organization, analytical skills, and decision-making.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and provide leadership and training to key personnel.
• Ability to work with other departments to achieve GBMD’s visions and strategies by motivating, inspiring and gaining commitment for a course of action that achieves results.
• Understanding of how to manage all aspects of operations (safety, environmental, vendors, production, purchasing, etc).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels.
• Ability to communicate and educate others on complex process issues and statistical data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook) as well as experience with Microsoft Project preferred.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience with Management and Union relations preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage, delegate, and mentor to obtain desired results.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD/AD&D and 401(k). Employee Health & Wellness is a priority for us. All employees and their immediate family members have access to our two health and wellness clinics. Services are free and include preventative and acute care.