• Provide leadership, develop, and mentor process engineers, interns, and Co-op students
• Support the Mill Operations Group Engineering Leaders program used to develop new engineers
• Lead group problem solving activities, statistical data analysis activities, and facilitate the establishment of operational best practices
• Assist in coordinating daily production operations focusing on optimization of safety, environmental stewardship, profit, and productivity
• Lead trouble-shooting and problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement
• Provide leadership to maintain safe working conditions and good housekeeping practices
• Analyze process data to develop optimum operating strategies
• Provide leadership support to teams and motivate staff to achieve production goals
• Identify and lead cost savings projects in all areas of the mill
• Identify short and long-range needs, prioritize these needs, and develop a plan to meet these needs
• Work on special projects, both engineering and those dealing with changes in the infrastructure of the mill organization
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in Paper Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in the paper industry
• A high degree of paper machine operations knowledge and its supporting systems
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time
• Possession of key competencies including conflict management, business negotiation, organization, analytical skills, and decision-making
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and provide leadership and training to key personnel
• Ability to work with other departments to achieve GBMD’s visions and strategies by motivating, inspiring and gaining commitment for a course of action that achieves results
• Understanding of how to manage all aspects of operations (safety, environmental, vendors, production, purchasing, etc)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels
• Ability to communicate and educate others on complex process issues and statistical data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook) as well as experience with Microsoft Project preferred.
In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug, STD, LTD and company matching 401(k).