Mill Manager - Pulp & Power

FPC Bangor; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mill Manager for their pulp and power operations in Eastern Canada. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire pulp mill's operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing a team of skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational management and a commitment to fostering a safe and productive work environment. You will collaborate closely with various departments to develop budgets, improve cost performance, and maintain quality standards. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact in the pulp and paper industry!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing pulp mill operations and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the pulp mill and lead production meetings.
• Manage salaried employees and ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Coordinate annual budget development and identify cost improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Experience in Pulp and Paper Industry

Job description

FPC Bangor is working with a large pulp mill in Eastern Canada, looking for a Mill Manager of Pulp & Power. This role reports to the VP of Operations and is responsible for the overall management of chemical pulping, wood-handling, steam/power plant, and maintenance activities of the mill.

The positions reporting to the Mill Manager, Pulp & Power include:

• Manager Power Recovery Cogeneration
• Manager Pulp Operations
• Senior Technical Advisor
• Health and Safety Superintendent

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages the Pulp Mill using a combination of daily review with production, maintenance, and steam plant front line management as well as spending time on the floor where the incumbent will lead and guide direct reports.
• Attends and supports the daily mill production meetings.
• Participates in other meetings such as weekly business reviews, capital/project reviews, safety, staff meetings, and budget reviews.
• Manages salaried employees through regular group or individual contacts which include conversations, performance discussions, project advancement, etc.
• Strives to ensure best possible support for pulp mill activities by working closely with operating personnel.
• Actively supports and promotes safe work practices throughout the mill by being present at safety activities and personally encouraging safe behaviors.
• Ensures processes and systems are in place for positive labor relations, community relations, training and development, and health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Responsible for overall mill operations during certain weekends on a rotation basis.
• Works with Human Resources to implement a succession planning process for both salaried and hourly workforce. Ensures that both salaried and hourly employees have adequate training to support activities of the pulp mill.
• Coordinates the development of the annual budget for the pulp mill with all departments. The incumbent is expected to identify and implement opportunities to improve cost performance.
• Ensures processes and systems are in place to take full advantage of effective inventory control.
• Develops and maintains a cooperative working relationship with union personnel and officers.
• Ensures proper processes and systems are available to provide for sufficient quality and quantity of round wood, chips, and bark for the operations.
• Ensures optimum profit margin as it relates to product sales versus production cost.
• Accountable within framework for developing, implementing, and maintaining the 5-year strategic plans and the annual operating budget.
• Advises and/or recommends to the Vice-President on issues pertaining to production, organizational issues, and process changes, process improvements (identifying opportunities, designing improvements, coordinating implementation).

Please send your current resume to Phil DeSoto or Leisa Wallace for immediate consideration.