Technical Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

Mckinley-Paper-Company-Master; New Mexico; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mckinley-Paper-Company-Master in New Mexico seeks a Technical, Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead mill technical performance, product quality, and process optimization. You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, own the Quality Management System, and partner with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Supply Chain to safely maximize production and customer satisfaction.

The role requires at least 10+ years in papermaking with strong knowledge of recycled containerboard and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Paper Science or related discipline.
• 10+ years of papermaking experience.
• 5+ years in technical/process leadership.
• Strong knowledge of recycled containerboard manufacturing.
• Experience with DCS/QCS systems and statistical process control.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for recycled containerboard manufacturing.
• Own the mill Quality Management System and drive customer satisfaction.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Develop process standards, SOPs and operator technical capability.
• Lead capital projects from design through startup.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.

Skills

Papermaking expertise

Process engineering

Wet-end chemistry

Quality systems

Leadership and coaching

Analytical problem solving

DCS/QCS systems

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Lean Six Sigma

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Paper Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DCS/QCS systems

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Position SummaryThe Technical, Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading the mill's technical performance, product quality, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides the technical leadership necessary to safely maximize production, improve reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, and consistently meet customer quality expectations while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Environmental, and Supply ChainKey ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for recycled containerboard manufacturing.Own the mill Quality Management System and drive customer satisfaction.Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.Optimize fiber utilization, machine efficiency, yield, energy and water consumption.Lead root cause investigations using RCFA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Six Sigma tools.Develop process standards, SOPs and operator technical capability.Manage supplier technical performance, especially process chemicals.Develop manufacturing dashboards and KPI reporting.Provide technical leadership for capital projects from design through startup.Partner cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.Leadership ExpectationsLead through influence and technical credibility.Develop future technical leaders.Promote accountability and data-driven decision making.Champion operational excellence and continuous improvementKey Performance IndicatorsSafety performance and process safety.Customer complaints and first-pass quality.OEE, production rate and yield.Fiber, chemical, steam, energy and water cost per ton.Continuous improvement savings and project completion.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Paper Science or related discipline.10+ years of papermaking experience.5+ years in technical/process leadership.Strong knowledge of recycled containerboard manufacturing.Experience with DCS/QCS systems and statistical process control.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree.Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.Capital project leadership experience.TAPPI standards knowledge.Critical CompetenciesPapermaking expertiseProcess engineeringWet-end chemistryQuality systemsLeadership and coachingAnalytical problem solvingChange managementOperational excellence