Job Purpose

Responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for overall production operations in accordance withthe vision and values of the corporation. Give clear direction to drive the facility to meet all standards, policies &regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality product. Ensure development andexecution of the annual operating plan/budget and all continuous improvement initiatives and assume plantmanager responsibilities as needed.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuousimprovement towards a true safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs; developingSOP’s, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance andmanufacturing policies and procedures).
• Lead, plan and participate in process improvement, cost reductions and continuous improvement projects aspart of the site business plan.
• Direct daily production operations and systems to ensure production meets delivery schedules.
• Assist and participate with interviewing, selection and orientation process, has significant responsibility for thehiring process from recommendation to hiring and promotions.
• Ensure and maintain established customer focus for employees, effectively maintain positive relationships withkey strategic external and internal customers/suppliers.
• Responsible for staff training, performance management/development, setting daily work schedules. Providecoaching and counseling on performance feedback, up to initiating and assisting with corrective action.
• Manage budgets and participate in forecasting activities to ensure sales targets are met and mill efficiencies aremaintained.
• In conjunction with Maintenance, ensure equipment supplies and mill facilities are in appropriate workingcondition to meet business needs.
• Prepare timely reports for distribution to internal customers; maintain accurate records and files.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Some trave (10%).

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintain thorough knowledge of mill process and equipment, have workable knowledge of industrytechnological developments and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of company product, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of managerial and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software packages.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively implement change.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and lead teams.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict.

Education

Education:

• Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field.
• Bachelors’ degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the keyresponsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment - sometimes with weather related hot/cold temperatures.
• Can be dusty & dirty at times with moving machinery.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to work at heights.