TAPPI Industry Career Center: New-Indy Seeks Paper Machine Superintendent

Assures paper machine equipment and systems are maintained for maximum efficiency.
Leads continuous improvement projects for area of responsibility.
Works closely with maintenance group to prioritize weekly maintenance needs and coordinates preventative maintenance activities.
Maintains equipment through assuring equipment basic care rounds are completed and operator maintenance is performed as required.
Works with maintenance group to plan and execute maintenance outages.
Remain continually aware of paper machine quality requirements and work closely with Technical Continuous Improvement and Stock Prep managers
Work with engineering group to develop long-term capital projects.
Enforce strict safety standards and practices. Be aware of existing safety hazards and make every feasible attempt to correct these hazards
Develop training material for the areas of responsibility.
Champion employees to continually look for ways to improve processes.
Works closely with vendors to assure systems are in working order and optimize the system for optimal cost/efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor Degree in science or engineering (paper science or chemical engineering preferred) OR 15+ years of containerboard experience (required)
8+ years working in a paper mill (experience in both stock prep and paper machine preferred)