Paper Machine Superintendent

New-Indy Containerboard LLC; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard LLC in Indiana seeks a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead safety-first paper mill production. You will oversee paper machine operations, ensure production, safety and quality goals are met while managing cost, and inspect materials, products and equipment for defects and runability.

Collaborating with Maintenance and Mill leadership, you will plan labor, resources and capital projects to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues, coach staff, analyze data for continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paper mill experience.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ability to learn new applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Well-developed people practices and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Competencies: detail oriented, managerial courage, problem solving, organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster safety culture by developing and implementing compliance and training.
• Oversee all paper machine operations to meet production, safety and quality goals while controlling costs.
• Inspect materials, products and equipment for defects and runability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Mill leadership to plan labor, resources for production, maintenance and capital projects to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot productivity and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and coach staff on making safe and environmentally sound decisions and plans.
• Provide technical data analysis and monitor operating equipment for continuous improvement.
• Develop department employees through communication, training and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with the Union labor agreement.
• Promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain Production Department crew lists and weekly schedules.
• Collaborate with shift supervisors to develop move-up training plans for each crew.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Managerial courage

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Foster a culture of safety by developing and implementing processes and procedures that support regulatory compliance and train employees on safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Facilitate a culture where the safety focus results in zero injuries and the compliance focus results in zero reportable incidents.
• Oversee all aspects of paper machine operations and provide technical expertise to ensure production, safety and quality goals are met while managing cost. This requires inspecting materials, products and equipment to detect defects, malfunctions and machine run ability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Mill leadership to plan labor and resource requirements for daily, weekly and monthly production, maintenance and capital projects and to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Troubleshoot productivity and quality issues and provide effective corrective actions.
• Lead and coach personnel on making safe and environmentally sound operating, technical and maintenance decisions and plans to achieve defined performance measures.
• Provide technical expertise analyzing data as well as physical operating equipment and processes to ensure continuous improvements.
• Develop department employees through effective communication, training and supervisory skills.
• Ensure compliance to the Union labor agreement
• Help create an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain Production Department crew lists and weekly schedules
• Collaborate with shift supervisors to develop move-up training plans for each crew

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position supervises exempt and non-exempt support staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, and directing; performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• Require minimum 5 years plus of paper mill experience

Other skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn new applications.
• Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude
• Well-developed people practice, including strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, provide recognition and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.
• Competencies: detail orientated, managerial courage, problem solving, organizational skills