Paper Machine Coordinator

Job Title

Paper Machine Coordinator – Fine Paper Mill Hawesville (FPM H2)

Hawesville, KY, US, 42348

Full‑time permanent position reporting to the H2 Paper Machine Superintendent. Responsible for achieving safety, reliability, cost, customer satisfaction and quality goals in the H2 Paper Machine Department.

• Establish, maintain, and support effective programs that promote an accident‑free workplace within the H2 Paper Machine Department.
• Align department goals with corporate and mill‑wide goals.
• Support operations in production scheduling and maintenance planning for all machine outages.
• Track operational PMs, felt usage, change‑out frequency, and inventory.
• Work with crews to update SOPs and improve lockout programs for all related equipment.
• Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded in product manufacturing.
• Maintain systems to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Promote sustainable, environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous cost improvement and maintain a competitive position.
• Improve reliability and consistency of the manufacturing process.
• Establish priorities and support maintenance of all equipment in the department.
• Maintain and improve labor relations with management and bargaining unit.
• Handle off‑hour production calls and direct mill operations during weekends/holidays as needed.
• Participate in cross‑functional corporate teams.
• Assume duties of Assistant Superintendent for vacation coverage.
• Maintain supplies and inventory related to paper‑machine equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) years’ work experience or equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and work experience.
• Pulp and paper industry experience.
• Knowledge of effective safety practices and ability to advance safety culture.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated people‑development skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of effective maintenance practices.
• Paper‑machine experience preferred.
• SAP knowledge.
• Microsoft Office (Project, Outlook, Excel, etc.) experience.
• Competency with information databases.

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Pension plan.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Employer‑supported development and continuing education.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by the Rehabilitation Act, Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The selection process may include interviews, aptitude tests, criminal background investigation, references verification, pre‑employment drug‑ and alcohol screening, and a fitness‑for‑duty examination.