Where you will work
The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility producing paperboard product and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Papers headquarters in Spokane Washington the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Papers business strategy.
Located on the border of Idaho and Washington Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing boating camping and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club Twin County United Way Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho Washington State University and Lewis-Clark State College as well as several strong K-12 school districts.
What you will do
The Assistant Superintendent will proactively coordinate and lead the manufacturing operations in the Pulp Mill area to ensure the achievement of department objectives for Safety Quality Production etc. The successful candidate will act as a technical resource for the operations team and lead project and process improvement efforts in the paper mill.
Operations
- Sets objectives and goals cascaded and aligned to the site Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
- Coaches the business unit in the right behaviors
- Ensures the business unit works to standards (Safety Quality )
- Develops the required standards
- Coaches and facilitates process troubleshooting and efficiency improvements using problem solving tools
- Assures the problems are solved (root cause) and tasks are implemented in a sustainable way
- Accountable for business unit operational and maintenance budgets
- Defines and executes improvement projects and develops / prioritizes area capital projects using the Engineering Service Request (ESR) process
- Owns the Tier I operations update meeting reporting for their area(s) of responsibility
- Ensures effective communication and results review through the meeting sequence (Shift Hand Off SHO Tier I Area Operations Update)
Safety
Responsible for day-to-day area safety and assist with all area safety effortsParticipate or review all safety incidents and investigate root cause. Assure follow-up items are completed in a timely mannerHelp support the behavioral safety program (where applicable) and ensure that safe work practices are followedLead safety initiatives and provide safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed and enforcedWork to eliminate employee interactions with equipmentAddress safety concerns with a strong urgencyEnsure environmental complianceLeadership
Mentor shift supervisors to ensure quality leadership of hourly personnelProvide leadership coverage during the Superintendent absencesConduct investigations of safety incidents with shift supervisors and hourly personnelDevelop team in areas of production safety quality and overall plant efficiency. Ensure employee compliance with schedules policies and proceduresAssist in developing and implementing job-specific training program Qual-Card and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Participate in grievance process (where applicable)Support capital budget processCreates an environment oriented to trust open communication creative thinking and cohesive teamworkCommunication of Site IBP and cascading objectives and priorities into the business unitResponsible for performance management processCoach and develop team members to ensure a sustained leadership pipelineResponsible for the motivation and morale of the business unit to achieve the expected goalsCollaborates with other areas internal and external to the siteQuality
Maintain and improve quality standards for all products producedLead quality initiatives and support change to ensure satisfied downstream customersFollow up with rejected / obsolete product to ensure timely dispositionKey Competencies & Attributes
Systematically evaluates business opportunities targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business resultsIdentifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriateAllocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others work; avoids scheduling conflicts; develops timelines and milestonesActively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities availability motivation and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact business unit priorities organizational values and the opportunity to enhance others knowledge and skillsWhat you will need
High school diploma or GED required. B.S. Chemical Engineer or Pulp and Paper Engineering preferredMinimum of three (3) years in an operations leadership role in a Paper or Consumer Packaged Goods processing facilityStrong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading changeExcellent communication skills comfortable presenting up to senior level audiencesAdvanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills including Windows-based ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredExcellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasksProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to learn production related programsSelf-directed and energetic able to lead and motivate othersKnowledge of industry machinery equipment and processesHigh speed manufacturing environment sustained exposure to high frequency noises multiple hours standing walking on concrete surfacesPersonal Protective Equipment required in mill environmentDirt noise odor & temperature extremesClimbing stairs ladders and scaffoldingExposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing processTotal Rewards Details
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 candidates 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 at .
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.
Key Skills
Educational admin,Educational curriculum,Continuous Improvement,ProCore,Prolog,Business Management,Conflict Management,Construction Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Supervising Experience,Contracts
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1