Pulp Mill Production Unit Manager
(Management & Executives)
Full Time
Evergreen Packaging
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
The Ideal candidate will lead the pulp manufacturing operation to produce the highest quality products in a safe, environmentally committed, cost efficient manner. Lead the department production unit, which consists of 8 salaried employees & 127 hourly employees. Specific production areas within the pulp mill department include woodyard (longwood system, chip production, & chip handling), groundwood mill, caustic plant (white liquor prep & lime kilns), batch digesters, blow heat evaporators, brown stock washers, bleach plant & chlorine dioxide generator. Shift process managers & area managers will report to the pulp mill production unit manager.
Essential Functions:
Special Knowledge, Skills and Training:
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Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve desired results
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Strong communication skills
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Strong business and management principles
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Ability to access risk and determine the path forward to minimize business impact
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Be able to multi task on an ongoing basis
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Be able to develop working relationships with all levels of the organization
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Be able to form, participate on and lead team efforts
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Have experience & technical knowledge of the operating areas and processes
Competencies:
- Models and inspires trust, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times
- Responds resourcefully and constructively to demands, challenges, and obstacles while seeking feedback from others to enhance performance
- Able to probe past problems to determine underlying causes and chose best alternative based on pros, cons, timing and available resources
- Able to align departmental goals and strategic priorities with the direction of Evergreen Packaging’s priorities and strategic goals
- Can identify key financial indicators using quantitative information. Use the gathered date to build realistic budgets
- Create an environment that encourages innovation and risk taking while leveraging fresh ideas to create value
- Understands global market positions, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and can effectively build strategic plans that take in account other cultures differences.
- Able to hold people accountable for achieving their goals while delegating and monitoring assignments
- Challenges “the way it has always been done” mentality while taking a well-reasoned stand on important issues
- Cultivates networks throughout the organization to garner support and create a foundation for future influence
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree required, with preference in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a Leadership/Supervisor role is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years pulp mill experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Evergreen Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.