Job Description Job Description
Position scope
- This candidate will be responsible to manage the Kraft Mill operations to assist in meeting safety, quality, production, and environmental goals.
- Specific areas of responsibility include Digester, Bleach Plant, Brownstock and Screening, and the ClO2 plant.
roles & reponsiblities
- Strong knowledge of how to successfully operate Kraft mill processes regarding CL02 production, bleaching, brownstock, screening, and the digester.
- Supervising both salaried and hourly crews (30 people), granting vacations and floater requests from the work force.
- Ensure a quality product is being produced in the Kraft Mill areas.
- Be a liaison between other mill departments, outside suppliers, and service providers.
- Creating weekly work schedules to be completed by operations and maintenance groups
- Able to plan, organize, and prioritize Kraft Mill projects within the budget given
- Oversee, implement, and enforce safety policies, local and federal regulations, and quality and production goals.
- Capable to understand and learn associated controls and software systems.
- Responsible for reporting safety incidents, ensuring standard operating procedures are up-to-date, work requests are entered, lockout tagout procedures are correct, etc.
- Ensure compliance with PSM standards
- Able to plan, organize, and prioritize projects within the budget given
skills
- Supervisory experience is required
- Ability to work effectively with all groups of people, including unionized work force.
- Candidate needs to have strong communication skills, (i.e., interpersonal, written and verbal)
- Self-directed and motivated to complete special projects
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a group to a quick decision or make a timely decision on their own.
- Desired computer skills are Microsoft Word & Excel, CMMS experience, Kronos or equivalent program for tracking hours and pay for hourly workers
- Prefer experience with PSM or in a PSM-regulated environment
- Able to multi-task effeciciently under demanding circumstances
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or an Engineering field desired, however equivalent work experience in the operation of the Kraft Mill (includes Kraft Mill or bleaching process) can be suitable.
Working Conditions
- Safe and productive operation of the Kraft Mill Area will allow for flexible work hours.
- Includes working in an office, as well as supervising operations within the plant.
- Includes following detailed mill safety and environmental procedures.
- The company will provide training regarding union contracts, various reporting softwares used including meeting environmental and safety objectives.
- Will also provide training to make sure the candidate is trained in Reliability Excellence initiatives such as work requests regarding the CMMS system.
- There is also room for advancement or changing of work area, if so desired. This position will report to the Production Manager.
