Kraft Mill Superintendent

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, Brown stock 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.