PM Unit Business Superintendent

Location: Inola

Position Overview Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. We are seeking an experienced PM Unit Business Superintendent to lead and support the overall operational and business performance of our Paper Mill operations. This position is responsible for driving safety, production efficiency, quality, cost performance, people development, and continuous improvement within the Paper Mill.

The PM Unit Business Superintendent works closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and plant leadership to ensure the Paper Mill achieves its operational and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities Oversee the overall operational and business performance of the Paper Mill, ensuring achievement of safety, production, quality, cost, and efficiency objectives. Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Paper Mill supervisors and employees. Provide leadership and technical oversight of paper machine operations, ensuring process stability, machine efficiency, product quality, and achievement of production targets. Monitor production performance, machine efficiency, downtime, waste, quality, productivity, and other key performance indicators.

Analyze operational and business data to identify performance gaps, production losses, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production losses, downtime, quality issues, process inefficiencies, and recurring operational problems. Develop and implement short and long-term strategies to improve Paper Mill performance, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and support business objectives. Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives and key projects across Paper Mill operations.

Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments to improve overall mill performance. Monitor Paper Mill production plans and ensure resources, materials, staffing, and equipment availability support production requirements. Support optimization of paper machine performance, operating processes, raw material utilization, energy consumption, waste reduction, and overall production efficiency. Own and monitor key Paper Mill operating costs, including labor, raw materials, chemicals, energy, waste, and other controllable expenses, and develop actions to improve cost performance.

Support the development and execution of annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance targets for the Paper Mill. Establish measurable performance standards and monitor results against operational and financial objectives.

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Paper Science, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations leadership experience in paper, tissue, pulp and paper, or a closely related continuous-process manufacturing environment. Paper machine and tissue manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Strong technical knowledge of paper making processes, paper machine operations, stock preparation, drying, winding, process controls, and supporting mill systems.

Demonstrated experience managing operational performance, production efficiency, costs, quality, and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of paper machine performance, equipment reliability, production processes, and key operational cost drivers.

Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, and operational planning. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate production data, operational KPIs, downtime,…