Assistant Area Manager - Paper Machine

Suzano International; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Voluntary Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Suzano is seeking an Assistant Area Manager for the Paper Machine to lead operations, ensure safety, and drive reliability on the production floor.

You will work with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, coordinating planning, outages, and SAP-based material management while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Paper Machine environment with leadership experience.
• Understanding of the overall paper manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of Paper Machine operations including dry end and winding.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and planning skills for maintenance and outages.
• Strong computer skills and experience with SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational support for the Paper Machine area.
• Maintain a strong production floor presence and build relationships with operators and maintenance.
• Lead and support employees while promoting safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support troubleshooting and identify opportunities to improve reliability and production performance.
• Monitor machine availability, uptime, downtime, and other performance metrics.
• Assist with outage planning, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate Lockout/Tagout requirements for Paper Machine work.
• Coordinate SAP-based material management and planning.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and daily activity coordination.
• Identify issues and coordinate with technical resources.
• Contribute to safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Production floor presence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano!

At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.

Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano!

At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.

Get to know us in 2 minutes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Dksqf_Nb4

About The Role

The Assistant Area Manager - Paper Machine provides hands‑on operational and leadership support for the Paper Machine area, helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. This role connects people, process, maintenance, planning, and production, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other support teams. The position is expected to be highly visible on the production floor and capable of providing leadership coverage and support across the Paper Machine area as needed.

Schedule

Monday-Friday day shift. Weekend duty rotation every 5 weeks.

What You’re Going To Do

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and operational support for the Paper Machine area.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and build effective relationships with operators, maintenance, engineering, and other support teams.
• Lead and support employees while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support troubleshooting of Paper Machine issues and help identify opportunities to improve reliability, uptime, and production performance.
• Monitor and analyze machine availability, uptime, downtime, and other operational performance metrics.
• Maintain and utilize spreadsheets and other tools to track machine performance and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Support outage planning and execution, including understanding the sequence and timing of work required to safely complete planned maintenance activities.
• Understand and coordinate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements associated with Paper Machine work and maintenance activities.
• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure work is properly planned, scheduled, and executed.
• Support material and spare‑parts planning through SAP and assist with ensuring required materials are available when needed.
• Utilize SAP for material management, work‑related activities, and operational planning.
• Help coordinate work priorities and resources based on production requirements, maintenance needs, and equipment availability.
• Step in to provide leadership coverage when needed and help address operational gaps within the Paper Machine area.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily activities.
• Identify process and equipment issues and coordinate with technical resources when additional expertise is required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure established operating procedures, safety standards, and company policies are followed.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, maintenance, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

What We Expect from You:

• 3+ years of experience working in a Paper Machine environment, with experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of the overall paper manufacturing process.
• Working knowledge of Paper Machine operations, including areas such as the dry end and winding/winder operations.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor and interact directly with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate maintenance activities and outages.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who is comfortable working on the production floor, engaging directly with employees, and taking ownership of operational challenges.

• Safety Champion: Consistently promotes safe work practices and a strong safety culture.
• Collaborative Leader: Builds trust and communicates effectively with employees and cross‑functional teams.
• Problem Solver: Uses technical knowledge, data, and sound judgment to troubleshoot operational issues and make decisions.
• Hands‑On Professional: Enjoys being visible on the floor and working directly with the operation.
• Driven and Accountable: Takes ownership, follows through, and does what is needed to support the operation.
• Continuous Learner: Learns quickly and is able to build on existing Paper Machine knowledge while working with technical resources and experienced team members.
• Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Tax‑advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for healthcare, limited‑purpose, and dependent‑care expenses.
• Voluntary Benefits: Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.

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