Paper Business Unit Manager; Escanaba, MI

Paper Business Unit Manager (Escanaba, MI)

At Billerud we believe that we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Summary

Description:

This position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Paper Area of the Mill. This includes the paper machine, coater and finishing operations. The qualified candidate will ensure that the Paper Manufacturing Departments operate safely & efficiently in producing high quality products in an environmentally conscious manner.

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote and lead a safe work environment
• Ensure that the department maintains compliance with all environmental requirements and regulations. Fortify sound environmental stewardship among all department team members through awareness and training
• Direct training of team members to perform their jobs safely and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Ensure the efficient operation and output of all Paper Machine Lines
• Provide direction and guidance to the area management team personnel as required to achieve area, business unit, and mill objectives.
• Work with maintenance leaders in the scheduling and coordination of major maintenance work and outages.
• Responsible for the development & execution of the Paper Manufacturing Area budget.
• Prioritize repairs & equipment purchases to be included in department's annual budget and long-term capital plans.
• Assist the R&U and Fiberline Business Unit Manager in strategic and developmental planning for input into the mill level planning efforts as appropriate.
• Actively participate in and support the Manufacturing Work Systems at the Mill.
• Build and grow an effective team. Ensure support, engagement, & participation by all direct reports. Engage team members to fully utilize their knowledge, skills, and potential.
• Make routine inspections of operating areas, checking progress of projects, reviewing operating logs, checking for abnormal equipment operations, optimizing work efficiency, ensuring good housekeeping, making safety observations, etc.
• Participate in equipment inspections during downtimes to anticipate and assess maintenance requirements and expenditures.
• Maintain contract provisions and company policies to avoid breach of contract. Ensure conformance to work rules and regulations, administering disciplinary measures when needed.
• Continue to develop and expand personal understanding of process operations and technology, applicable state and federal environmental rules and regulations, and keep abreast of new developments and technological advancements.
• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage.

Required Experience and

Education:

Minimum Required Experience and

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (pulp & paper; chemical, industrial; mechanical; electrical or other related field) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of paper manufacturing technical/line leadership experience and five years of leadership experience is required.
• Record of success in leading safety, managing with data & an ability to engage the workforce

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.
• Performance-based bonus
• You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!).
• Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution
• HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• Wellness rewards program
• Prescription Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment testing, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials -…