Process Engineer

Process Engineer

This position supports safety and the day-to‑day operations of the paper machines, as well as maintenance, reliability, productivity, capital implementation and continuous improvement.

This position assists in managing the team, daily work backlogs and juggling the daily schedule. It also includes planning shutdown work, safety training, root cause failure analysis, design improvements, and other project management activities critical to achieving OME of the paper department. The role adapts to changing business needs, providing assistance and direction to coworkers and subordinates.

• Support, develop, and implement safety procedures and policies
• Help manage day‑to‑day operations and coordinate with maintenance
• Help manage raw materials with the day‑to‑day grade schedule on the paper machines
• Support implementation of process and procedure changes
• Own and implement continuous improvement projects including process development, capital project development and implementation, and cost‑reduction projects to support Safety, Acceptance, and Availability

General Management/Leadership communication skills (written and verbal) with all team members.

General Management/Leadership communication skills (written and verbal) with vendors, customers, and external team members.

• Work Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Paper Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in paper manufacturing operations
• Strong cost‑savings awareness and ability to drive continuous improvement
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Required Competencies:
  
  Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Core Competencies:
  
  Integrity and Trust, Problem Solving, Decision Quality, Action Oriented, Managerial Courage, Peer Relationships
• Other Competencies
  
  Required:
  
  Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Priority Setting, Process Management, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Command Skills, Motivating Others, Directing Others, Developing Direct Reports, Confronting Direct Reports, some travel required
• Must have experience working with union workforce

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