Pulp Mill Superintendent

Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of high-quality paperboard packaging products. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington
, the company specializes in producing sustainable paperboard solutions used primarily for consumer goods, folding cartons, liquid packaging, and food service applications like cups and plates.

This role leads manufacturing operations to ensure safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient production. Accountable for operational performance, workforce leadership, product quality, continuous improvement, and achievement of business objectives.

• Track safety performance and lead safety programs including training, safety meetings, safe work practices, and resolution of performance concerns
• Evaluate and maintains safety SOPs, guidelines, and procedures to support compliance and operational excellence
• Review safety incidents, participates in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct safety observations, employee interactions, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Support behavioral safety initiatives and develop leaders to effectively promote safe work practices

• Establish strategic direction for manufacturing operations by assessing current state, defining future goals, and executing plans to close gaps
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to build a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Drive performance through effective resource management, employee engagement, and achievement of business objectives
• Develop and manage operating budgets, control expenses, and support capital improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Build organizational capability through mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and development of future leaders

• Set operational priorities, coordinate activities across departments, and manage resources to achieve production goals
• Ensure availability of raw materials and resources to support consistent production performance
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and customer requirements
• Partner with Quality and Technical teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Maintain and update training materials to support effective operations and employee development
• Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying and eliminating waste and non-value-added activities
• Apply problem-solving methods to address employee and production issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure sustainable results
• Collaborate across departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and improve overall performance
  
  Communicate process, policy, and procedure changes resulting from improvement initiatives to impacted employees

• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry
• 4+ years of supervisory experience, including performance management, coaching and employee development
• Knowledge of industry operations, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes
• Advanced systems aptitude and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role

Other duties as assigned

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team  .

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based…