Paper Mill Operations Leader – Safety & Quality

USG Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG Corporation is seeking a Paper Mill Department Manager to lead the Otsego paper mill. This role ensures safe, efficient operations, drives continuous improvement, and partners with manufacturing, engineering, and sales to meet product specifications and customer expectations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Paper Science and a proven track record in leadership, safety, and project management within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-development skills.
• Strong safety program knowledge and implementation experience.
• Track record in managing production and costs within schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the paper mill to meet safety, quality, production, and cost targets.
• Drive safety and housekeeping culture with continuous improvement across processes.
• Lead department personnel through training, coaching, and development programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product specifications and customer needs.
• Manage capital, maintenance, and infrastructure projects for reliability and performance.
• Implement process improvements and technology to boost efficiency and competitiveness.
• Develop succession plans for mill leadership roles.

Skills

Leadership

Safety programs

Operations mgmt

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Paper Science, or related field

Job description

USG Corporation is seeking a Paper Mill Department Manager to lead the Otsego paper mill. This role ensures safe, efficient operations, drives continuous improvement, and partners with manufacturing, engineering, and sales to meet product specifications and customer expectations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Paper Science and a proven track record in leadership, safety, and project management within a manufacturing environment.