Paper Mill General Manager

POSITION TITLE: GENERAL MANAGER
REPORTS TO: PAPER MILL DIVISION PRESIDENT

LOCATION RESPONSIBILITY: Shreveport, LA – PAPER MILL

SUMMARY:
Directs and coordinates all activities of the Mill, leading the personnel to safely obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations to maximize productivity by performing essential duties personally or through delegation to subordinate managers. Providing leadership and guidance at all levels to create/maintain a positive workplace culture driving continued growth, development, and improvement.

SCOPE:
Responsible for all facility assets, employees, safety, quality, waste, manufacturing, productivity, R&M, shipping/warehousing, staff development, and administrative functions of the Mill. The General Manager must be able to manage different levels of experience and provide recommendations for improvement. Additionally, must be able to analyze data to determine root causes of efficiency deficits and drive improvements to achieve the best possible outcome.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises all managers of the local leadership team to ensure operational effectiveness. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Other duties may be assigned)
Planning:
1)Develop and implement annual Profit Plan with action plans for detailed follow-up.
2)Review Plan and provide Variance Report monthly.
3)Monitor external business/economic environment.
4)Participate in long-range planning.
Policies:
Exercise general supervision over and assume responsibilities for, the administration of all Company policies and programs within the mill.
Values, Climate and Image:
1)Promote the Company image as a competent professional, reputable and ethical Company.
2)Provide a climate for personal growth and achievement in which employees may be innovative and effective.
3)Delegate responsibility and commensurate authority to all key subordinate Supervisors.
Human Resources:
1)Maintain an effective plan of organization for the mill with explicit assignment of responsibility through Position Descriptions and Standards of Performance.
2)Provide for and participate in, the training and development of all personnel.
3)Participate in and monitor all employee engagement/relations, Safety, Employee Communications Program, Recreation, Employee Benefits and Awards Programs.
4)Maintain effective position descriptions and Standards of Performance.
5)Assure all key positions are properly manned and mill is properly staffed to meet plan and goals.
6)Monitor all personnel functions to assure adherence to local, state and federal laws.
7)Assure all employee performance is reviewed on an annual basis or as required.
Financial:
1)Review and control operating cost and expenses on a timely basis.
2)Analyze and evaluate all financial reports and recommend or take necessary steps to provide for adequate control.
3)Recommend and justify all capital expenditures and implement upon approval.
4)Monitor all inventory levels and maintain as directed.
Sales:
1)Maintain contact with key customers and potential prospects.
2)Monitor sales performance of all personnel.
3)Continue close relationships with specific customers.
4)Analyze market conditions and provide guidance and coordination to meet goals.
5)Administer pricing policies and practices as directed.
6)Through customer contact, evaluate new products and methods and services needed to enhance our market position.
7)Ensure customers quality standards and specifications are achieved as required. Note: S.P.C., F.D.A. ISO, etc.
8)Monitor and control all warehouse and consignment programs.
Manufacturing:
1)Monitor all facilities and equipment and ensure they are properly maintained and protected.
2)Ensure all production efficiencies, waste, quality and cost, are within planned guidelines and take necessary steps as needed.
3)Ensure proper planning of requirements for all raw materials and supplies consistent with Company policy.
4)Monitor manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and mill capacity.
5)Recommend and justify equipment, methods and facilities to continue and improve our competitive position within our market.
6)Create an effective safety culture in the mill by ensuring all safety practices and policies are followed, employees are engaged and active in the safety process, all machinery is properly safeguarded and the mill maintains safe working environment.
Governmental and Legal Compliance:
Assure compliance with E.E.O.C., E.P.A., O.S.H.A., F.D.A., Anti-Trust and other laws and regulations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred AND five or more years of Paper Mill industry experience in a leadership role is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral format.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Pratt Industries was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective Paper Mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions.

Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.