Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off: vacation, personal days

Holidays

Job summary

Clearwater Paper Corporation seeks an operations leader to drive manufacturing performance with a strong safety and quality focus. The role serves as a technical resource to the site team and leads process improvements and capital projects to enhance mill performance.

The position requires 5+ years of leadership in pulp and paper operations, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong Excel/system skills. Travel and after-hours support may be needed as part of operational coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of operations leadership in pulp and paper industry.
• Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish objectives aligned with the site IBP and drive execution.
• Ensure safety, quality, and performance standards; improve processes as needed.
• Coach teams in problem-solving to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Manage performance, budget accountability, and capital needs with reviews.
• Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coach, develop and support supervisors and team members.
• Foster trust, collaboration, and accountability aligned with company values.
• Collaborate across functions to meet business objectives.

Skills

Operations leadership

Industrial machinery knowledge

Excel skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

This role leads manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production and cost objectives. The position serves as a technical resource to the operations team and leads process improvement and capital projects to enhance mill performance.

Job Summary

This role leads manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production and cost objectives. The position serves as a technical resource to the operations team and leads process improvement and capital projects to enhance mill performance.

Essential Functions

Operations

• Establish objectives and goals aligned with the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP) and drive execution through the business unit
• Ensure operations follow established safety, quality, and performance standards while developing and improving processes as needed
• Coach teams in problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, eliminate losses, and implement sustainable solutions
• Manage operational performance, including budget accountability, improvement projects, capital needs, and daily/weekly operating reviews
• Drive effective communication, performance reviews, and alignment through established operating rhythms and meeting processes

Safety

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, and adherence to safety standards
• Lead safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce risk and eliminate unsafe conditions
• Participate in safety incident investigations, identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Identify opportunities to reduce employee interaction with equipment and address safety concerns with urgency

Leadership

• Coach, develop, and support supervisors and team members to build leadership capability, improve performance, and strengthen succession pipelines
• Provide leadership coverage and support employee performance management, coaching, development, and engagement activities
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and open communication aligned with company values
• Support workforce development through training programs, standard operating procedures, qualification processes, and continuous learning
• Partner cross-functionally to support operational goals, capital initiatives, employee relations, and business objectives

Quality

• Maintain and improve quality standards to ensure products meet customer and operational requirements
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support process changes to improve product performance and customer satisfaction
• Monitor quality issues, including rejected or obsolete products, and ensure timely resolution and disposition

Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field required. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry
• Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment and manufacturing processes
• Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Availability to provide support outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling as required by the role
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role

Total Reward Details

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.

• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision and more, generally begin after 30 days.
• Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days and company holidays.

For more on our compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based non‑immigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.