Area Operations Supervisor- Paper Machine

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a capable leader for the Paper Machine team at the Somerset Mill to drive safety, productivity, and cost efficiencies in a challenging manufacturing environment.

The role offers growth opportunities as a leader and in technical areas of paper manufacturing, and positions you as a key member of the management team responsible for safeguarding operations and optimizing performance at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field or equivalent.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people.
• Strong Safety Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to ensure an accident-free and safe workplace.
• Direct your team to achieve productivity goals at low cost while meeting environmental regulations and improving efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and lead the shift crew with effective communication and teamwork to meet site objectives.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime, reliability and asset life in your area.

Skills

People management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

This position is for an individual who enjoys working with other employees in a challenging role to make quality paper at a competitive cost. It also allows for personal growth both as a leader and in technical areas of paper manufacturing. The person in this role is integral to the overall success of Paper Machine as well as the Somerset Mill and is a key member of the management team.

• As a key member of the Paper Machine team, you will lead safety initiatives that ensure an accident‑free and safe workplace.
• You will lead your team’s efforts to deliver machine productivity goals at low cost, meet all environmental regulations and continuously improve operational efficiency.
• You will manage the day‑to‑day operations and lead the shift crew with effective communication, problem‑solving, teamwork and administrative skills to meet site objectives.
• You will work in conjunction with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime, reliability and asset life in your area of responsibility.

Performance Objectives

• Meet or exceed departmental safety and environmental objectives.
• Meet or exceed targeted paper production, quality, and cost of manufacture goals.
• Manage a diverse, highly skilled workforce in a team-oriented, self-directed environment to meet the business needs of the organization.
• Develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization in both operations and maintenance departments.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or another related engineering field, or equivalent
• 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people
• Strong Safety Leadership

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.