Technical Supervisor (Quinnesec, MI)

Billerud AB; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA contribution match

Job summary

Billerud NA, a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company, seeks a Process Engineer Supervisor - Pulp & Recovery at the Quinnesec Mill in Michigan. You will manage a technical group focused on pulping, chemical recovery, energy systems, and utilities.

Emphasis on safety, reliability, and environmental performance. You will lead capital projects, drive optimization, and support long-term energy efficiency initiatives while aligning with mill production goals and sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related).
• 5 years of operations/technical experience in manufacturing or BS in Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical group supporting pulp mill, recovery operations, and utilities.
• Drive safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Coach engineers and technicians; mentor continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate capital projects, trials, and process changes.

Skills

Safety champion

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team leadership

Process optimization

Excel skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Kraft pulping experience

Energy/steam balance knowledge

Job description

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful. If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud's Quinnesec Mill!

Summary Description

The Process Engineer Supervisor - Pulp & Recovery is responsible for managing the technical engineering group supporting the pulp mill (Fiberline), recovery operations, and utility systems. This role leads a team of Process and Production Engineers focused on optimizing safety, environmental performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across pulping, chemical recovery, and energy generation systems.

The supervisor drives process optimization, capital and reliability projects, and operational troubleshooting while ensuring alignment with mill production, quality, and sustainability goals. This role also supports long-term strategic initiatives, including energy efficiency, chemical recovery optimization, and environmental compliance improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage Technical group project load, including prioritization, execution, and alignment with mill objectives.
• Champion safety and environmental compliance across all technical activities, with strong focus on recovery boiler, causticizing, and utilities systems.
• Support daily operations through process troubleshooting and root cause analysis in fiberline, recausticizing, evaporation, recovery boiler, and utilities.
• Lead and support process optimization initiatives to improve yield, chemical efficiency, energy utilization, and equipment reliability.
• Drive strategic improvement projects related:
• Chemical recovery efficiency
• Steam and power generation optimization
• Water and energy reduction
• Cost savings and reliability improvements
• Coordinate and support capital projects, trials, and process changes.
• Develop and mentor engineers and technical resources within the group.
• Utilize data and systems to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

Required Experience and Education:

Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline preferred).
• Commit to work safely and promote others to do so as well.
• 5 years of experience in operations and/or technical responsibilities in manufacturing or BS degree in Engineering.
• Ability to lead and work cooperatively and effectively with a team towards a common goal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Computer skills with strong Excel knowledge.
• Confident self-starter with demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
• Proven experience with: Leading and Advocating Change, Drive for
• Results, Communication, Managerial Courage, Building an Effective Team, and Managing through Systems.

Required skills:

Minimum Required Skills:

• Strong communications, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as demonstrated abilities to champion change and influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to give encouragement, guidance, and direction to improve safety performance.
• Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of corporate, state, and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Physical stamina and agility to conduct on-site inspections of the facility and equipment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in kraft pulping, chemical recovery, and/or utility systems (steam/power generation).
• Understanding of recovery boiler operations, evaporation and recausticizing processes and energy and steam balance optimization

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We're committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Impactful Work - Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth - Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support - Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation - Performance-based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
• Company-paid disability insurance

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.