Pulp & Paper Superintendent

Jobot; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus – Performance-based annual bonus

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

PTO + Paid Holidays

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Leadership role with real authority

Stable, well‑established manufacturing operation

Job summary

A well-established paper manufacturing facility in Maryland is seeking a Pulp & Paper Superintendent to lead daily operations. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while overseeing supervisors. Candidates should have 5+ years in pulp/paper manufacturing and experience with continuous improvement. The position offers a salary of $140,000 - $150,000 annually, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in pulp/paper manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of paper mill operations and process flow.
• Experience with continuous improvement frameworks (LEAN, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet throughput, quality, and safety targets.
• Manage and develop supervisors and hourly teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Process improvement

Strong communication

Job description

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Job Details

Pulp & Paper Superintendent Opportunity / $140,000 - $150,000 Annually / Great Benefits

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Maryland – a well‑established paper manufacturing facility

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A Bit About Us

A well‑established paper manufacturing facility in Maryland is seeking a Pulp & Paper Superintendent to lead day‑to‑day operations across key production areas. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement, while managing frontline supervisors and driving performance across pulp and paper processes.

This is a highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and strong growth runway for the right leader.

Why Join Us?

• Bonus – Performance‑based annual bonus potential
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Leadership role with real authority and direct impact on plant performance
• Stable, well‑established manufacturing operation
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and modernization
• Competitive compensation + bonus + long‑term career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across pulp/paper manufacturing operations to ensure throughput, quality, and safety targets are met
• Manage and develop supervisors and hourly teams (coaching, accountability, performance management)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Kaizen, OEE improvement, waste reduction, downtime reduction)
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to prioritize downtime events, PM execution, and reliability improvements
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics including tons per day, yield, waste, uptime, quality rejects, and safety performance
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards including LOTO, PPE compliance, and safe work practices
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and team development
• Coordinate with Quality and Environmental teams to support compliance and audit readiness
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and provide reporting/forecasting to plant leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in pulp/paper manufacturing operations (Superintendent, Production Manager, Area Manager, Shift Manager, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of paper mill operations, process flow, and plant‑wide production execution
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve performance metrics
• Experience with continuous improvement frameworks (LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, RCA)
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

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