Assistant Superintendent, R15 Paper Machine

Assistant Superintendent, R15 Paper Machine – Rumford, Maine

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team!  ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation.  We are currently seeking an experienced paper machine Assistant Superintendent to join our team.

Summary Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible to assist the Paper Machine (PM) Superintendent in leading, directing, and coordinating paper machine operations, in order to ensure maximum production and meeting quality specifications in the safest, most efficient, and economical manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Assist the PM Superintendent to lead, coach, and supervise the R15 operations group in order to help R15 achieve world class safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity goals.
• Assist the PM Superintendent in the creation of aa high performance, hourly operations team by establishing and upholding clear expectations and accountability.
• Maintain and effective training program and assure operations are well trained and qualified for their positions.
• Fulfill Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) functions:
  • Key liaison between operations and maintenance teams
  • Responsible to validate and prioritize all maintenance work orders
  • Responsible for planning, managing and helping with execution of planned shutdowns
  • Decision maker at weekly maintenance planning meetings, prioritizing both mechanical and electrical work
  • Partner with maintenance counterpart on machine roll management
• Partner with maintenanc4e and push towards improved equipment reliability
• Assist with capital and maintenance expense and planning
• Identify and implement projects to improve safety, quality, reliability and productivity
• Actively engaged in process/equipment optimization and improvement
• Effectively troubleshoot complex paper machine issues, driving to root cause and correction

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Pulp & Paper Science, or 10+ years of paper machine operation experience
• Paper machine supervisory experience with 2-5 years paper machine operations expertise

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Strong leadership, supervisory and coaching skills
• Demonstrated initiative to improve processes and drive for results
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of paper machine processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and quickly recognize both process and equipment issues

Attributes for Success 

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

 

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