Paper Machine Operations Lead – Hands-On Leader

9999 Suzano Packaging LLC

Pine Bluff (AR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Suzano Packaging LLC is seeking an Assistant Area Manager for the Paper Machine to lead daily operations, drive safe and efficient production, and coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and support teams. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the production floor and strong collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a Paper Machine environment with supervisory experience, a solid engineering/operations background, and familiarity with SAP for planning and

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a Paper Machine environment with a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Solid understanding of the paper manufacturing process and related operations.
  • Experience with SAP and production planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and operational support for the Paper Machine area.
  • Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and build relationships with operators, maintenance, and engineering teams.
  • Lead safety-focused culture and drive continuous improvement in reliability and uptime.
  • Assist with outage planning, maintenance sequencing, and material/spares planning in SAP.
  • Monitor machine performance metrics and coordinate with teams to resolve issues quickly.
  • Ensure proper work planning, scheduling, and execution on the floor.

Skills

Leadership
Paper Machine operations
SAP
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

Suzano Packaging LLC is seeking an Assistant Area Manager for the Paper Machine to lead daily operations, drive safe and efficient production, and coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and support teams. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the production floor and strong collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a Paper Machine environment with supervisory experience, a solid engineering/operations background, and familiarity with SAP for planning and

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