Machine Manager

The Machine Manager has responsibility for the assigned paper machine production line to ensure achievement of all safety, quality, productivity, environmental, cost, and people development objectives. The Machine Manager also monitors critical KPls measuring the paper machine areas and implements the appropriate corrective measures to address deficiencies, utilizing continuous improvement techniques.

Main responsibility areas

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Following manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Leading the assigned paper machine production line
• Leading continuous improvement efforts in their work area, writing and achieving annual budgets by Business Unit area and developing capital plans to achieve short and long term performance goals.
• Responsible for the management, training and development of the paper machine process engineers.
• This person assists the Operations Manager - Paper Mill in the management, training and development of the paper machine. shift managers and the paper machine crews.
• Conduct performance reviews and improvement plans with their direct reports
• Responsible for the overall coordination all activities including maintenance during scheduled outages (Downtime).
• Weekend duty and on call requirements

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA

Communication

(position’s responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization)

Internally

Communicate with Operators, Maintenance Craftsmen, management teams, finance

and Executives

Externally

Communicate with external customers, vendors, contractors, etc.

Work experience

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a

full-time basis

• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or continuous improvement technologies preferred
• 7+ years of experience in operations leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated results in developing and implementing process improvements

Formal education

Bachelor's degree, pulp/paper science or engineering, required

Core Competencies

• Proactive Communications. Provides the clear, concise, and accurate information people need to know to do their jobs well in advance so that
• appropriate decisions are made. Informs others of activities, issues, project status, and sensitivities in a timely manner. Ensures clarity and understanding by listening attentively, asking probing questions, and paraphrasing.
• Thinks on their feet, willing to try, flexible, curious and open to learning. Is an avid, adept, disciplined, and versatile learner in the context of an activity. Quickly and effectively integrates new information and skills to enhance personal performance or the performance of the organization. : Trusts and respects team members and peers.
• Values and appreciates others input and ideas. Welcomes diversity and celebrates difference. Considers what others have to say and factors their insights into decision-making.
• Can make difficult decisions in a timely manner that are usually effective in dealing with the issues at hand. Understands the different types of decisions and when each is most effectively applied. Is able to move on from decisions that do not produce results.
• Creates mutually beneficial partnerships with customers; builds trust at multiple levels inside and outside the organization.
• Shows an interest in others' roles and career aspirations in order to motivate them the right way. Shows care and trust.
• Displays the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform effectively in the role (i.e. meeting customers, gathering information, building relationships, managing time and expectations, concise communication, etc.
• Utilizes various methods to discover, model, analyze, measure, improve, optimize and automate business processes, etc.
• Seen as individual that is fair, equitable and open to the ideas and
• opinions of others. Trusted to confidentiality, etc.
• Ability to work additional hours during the week, on weekends, or outside of regular office hours may be required.
• The ability to work in a normal office environment to include: sitting or standing for long periods of time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents/files, reaching and bending, speaking on the telephone.
• Ability to work for extended times in a pulp mill or paper mill environment, safely walk through our manufacturing plants and rough outdoor terrain,
• and wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hand, hearing, breathing, head and foot protection).
• This job requires a fair amount of travel both local and non-local. The candidate must be able to drive for multiple hours in a day and expect to begin travel before and after normal work hours to allow for a full day of participation at the destination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Windsor Locks, CT 06096: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person