OCC Pulping Supervisor

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 OCC Pulping Supervisor to join our team at the Biron Division in Wisconsin Rapids.

The OCC Pulping Supervisor will work under the direction of the Pulp & Power General Superintendent. This is a full-time salaried position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to meet/exceed key performance metrics in the areas of safety, sustainability, quality, cost and production with direct responsibilities over OCC pulping areas.
• Directly supervise the activities of the departments’ crews.  Facilitate development plans for all employees in each area of responsibility.
• Monitor controllable costs for all areas of responsibility and recommend corrective action as necessary.
• Facilitate planning and organization for proper maintenance and upkeep in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain harmonious relations with employees by administering contract provisions and company policies to avoid breach of contract, to ensure conformance to work rules and regulations; assist as needed in the handling of labor relations, including first stage grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate training and development of the OCC crews to achieve effective operation.
• Maintain the mill’s Quality and Environmental systems within this position’s area of responsibility, as outlined in the appropriate documentation.
• Fully support mill safety programs to create a safe work environment where no one gets hurt.
• Deliver high quality product to internal customers, work closely with paper machine team to produce pulp that meets their needs.
• Maintain effective communications and working relationships with paper production, suppliers, maintenance, IT, environmental, HR, sales and marketing, research, engineering, and purchasing.
• Lead the OCC Pulping areas in Operational Excellence efforts at the Biron mill including the continuous improvement and mill best practice programs.
• Participate in the development, deployment, engagement, and optimization of the leadership development program.
• Direct process optimization activities and margin enhancement activities within OCC pulping departments.
• Drive technical issue resolution and cost savings activities in the OCC pulping areas.
• Support the development of KPI program for the OCC pulping areas.
• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation. 

Required Experience:

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Paper Science Engineering or 5 years’ experience in OCC related field
• Leadership that instills confidence and credibility with all employees
• Successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starter, capable of utilizing multiple resources to achieve well defined objectives.
• Must model ND Paper’s values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.
• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Organizational and change management skills
• Initiative and perseverance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills; a solid background in statistical analysis is a plus
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong ambition for continuous learning and willingness to take on additional responsibilities

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 marketplac