Paper Area Operating Superintendent

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Paper Area Operating Superintendent to join our container board team. As the Paper Area Operating Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of the paper machine and ensuring that safety, quality and production targets are met. This role requires a strong technical background in paper manufacturing, as well as leadership and management skills to effectively manage a team of operators and maintenance staff.

Georgia Pacific Toledo is one of four container board manufacturing sites within our Packing & Cellulose division. The team is currently comprised of 480+ dedicated employees. They are also a recycling leader in the Northwest United Sates. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean (Newport, OR), 1 hour west of Corvallis, OR, and offers many local outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.

• Oversee the operation of the paper machine to ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.
• Monitor machine performance and identify production issues, taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage maintenance activities to ensure the machine can meet availability targets. Identify and develop improvement ideas for capital projects or end of life equipment needs to support continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage the asset cost plan, including identifying cost-saving measures where possible.
• Provide coaching and training as needed to support supervisors and hourly operators in achieving their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with product safety and product stewardship to meet customer expectations. Investigate, determine root causes and implement action plans to address customer feedback.
• Review and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Five or more years of previous experience in paper manufacturing, with a focus on paper machine operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of paper making processes, paper machine equipment, and quality control standards
• Prior supervisory experience with proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a team effectively
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions in a team based environment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with team members

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Paper Science with years of relevant work experience in paper machine operations
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and address problems efficiently
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop appropriate solutions
• Continuous improvement mindset, with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies

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