Assistant Superintendent, Pulp Mill

Where you will work

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years. Located on 3,000 acres, the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1,940 tons per day. The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Paper’s largest paperboard facility and critical to the success of our strategy and future.

Augusta, Georgia is a vibrant community along the Georgia/South Carolina border about 150 miles east of Atlanta and 70 miles west of Columbia. Augusta offers a variety of experiences – something for everyone! The area offers historical attractions, recreational activities, music, family festivals, and other unforgettable experiences for fun with a hometown feel. Downtown Augusta is home to many of Augusta’s most popular attractions , locally owned restaurants , and nightlife . From March through November, the Augusta Market brings local and regional tastemakers and artisans of all kinds to the 8th Street entrance to the Riverwalk . The Masters Tournament has placed Augusta on a world stage, confirming its well-earned reputation for tradition, hospitality, and heritage. Students from around the country call Augusta home thanks to Augusta University, Georgia Military College, Paine College, University of South Carolina Aiken and many technical and educational institutes around Augusta’s River Region. Augusta’s warm year-round climate provides several opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

What you will do

The Assistant Superintendent will proactively coordinate and lead the manufacturing operations in the Pulp Mill or the Kiln/Recaust area to ensure the achievement of department objectives for Safety, Quality, Production, etc. The successful candidate will act as a technical resource for the operations team, and lead project and process improvement efforts in the paper mill.

Operations

• Sets objectives and goals cascaded and aligned to the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
• Coaches the business unit in the right behaviors
• Ensures the business unit works to standards (Safety, Quality, …)
• Develops the required standards
• Coaches and facilitate losses elimination by using problem solving tools
• Assures the problems are solved (root cause) and tasks are implemented in a sustainable way
• Accountable for the business unit operational budget (raw materials and maintenance)
• Develops and maintains a maintenance plan and backlog based on priorities for the business unit
• Defines and executes improvement projects and Approval for Capital Expenditure (AFCE) needs to support midterm plans
• Ensures effective communication and results review through the meeting sequence (Shift Hand Off [SHO], DOR, WOR)

Safety

• Responsible for day-to-day area safety and assist with all area safety efforts
• Participate or review all safety incidents and investigate root cause. Assure follow-up items are completed in a timely manner
• Help support the behavioral safety program (where applicable) and ensure that safe work practices are followed
• Lead safety initiatives and provide safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed and enforced
• Work to eliminate employee interactions with equipment
• Address safety concerns with a strong urgency
• Ensure environmental compliance

Leadership

• Mentor shift supervisors to ensure quality leadership of hourly personnel
• Provide leadership coverage during the Superintendent’s absence
• Conduct investigations of safety incidents with shift supervisors and hourly personnel
• Develop team in areas of production, safety, quality and overall plant efficiency. Ensure employee compliance with schedules, policies, and procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing job-specific training program and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Participate in grievance process (where applicable)
• Support capital budget process
• Creates an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork
• Communication of Site IBP and cascading objectives and priorities into the business unit
• Responsible for performance management process (DRIVE performance and coaching 1:1)
• Coaches and develop team members and individuals to assure a sustained leadership pipeline
• Responsible for the motivation and morale of the business unit to achieve the expected goals
• Collaborates with other areas internal and external to the site
• Develop outage plans and work instructions for routine and annual outages in assigned area
• Lead the Maintenance & Operations Performance System (MOP’s) when needed

Quality

• Maintain and improve quality and testing standards for all products produced
• Lead quality initiatives and support change to ensure satisfied downstream customers
• Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
• Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate
• Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others' work; avoids scheduling conflicts; develops timelines and milestones
• Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills

What you will need

• High school diploma or GED required. B.S. Chemical Engineer or Pulp and Paper science preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years in an operations leadership role in a Paper or Consumer Packaged Goods processing facility
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in change management
• Effective communicator; comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Windows-based Excel
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to learn production related programs
• Self-directed and energetic, able to lead and motivate others
• Knowledge of industry, machinery, equipment, and processes
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process

Total Rewards

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at ... .

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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