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SR Manufacturing Manager

FPC Bangor is working with a global paper maker looking for a Manufacturing Superintendent for a southeast location. The Sr Manufacturing Manager will provide direct oversight of the paper machine operation. The position will directly supervise 2 Assistant Superintendents and 1 OMC. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and direct production operations in a safe and orderly manner providing quality products according to job schedules and customer specifications.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations; adhere to permit requirements.
• Lead efforts in pursuit of cost savings initiatives through operational improvements.
• Develop, plan, and administer material and labor usage.
• Create, implement, and monitor local KPI’s for department. 
• Use six sigma and lean processes to implement process improvement projects to optimize equipment and reduce downtime.
• Develop enhanced methods for new capital investments, cost reduction and restoration of equipment.
• Improve paper machine production and reduce downtime and costs.
• Liaison with other department managers to optimize mill production and alignment of maintenance management system with all improvement initiatives.
• Sponsor employee ownership with supervisors and operators to assure continuity in reaching common production goals.
• Foster employee engagement initiatives.
• Encourage a behavior-based safety process.
• Develop annual operating and maintenance budgets and review monthly actuals versus budget.
• Preserve asset management systems for equipment performance and reliability improvement.
• Ensure the training program for operators and supervisor is current and appropriate training goals are on target.
• Administer and implement Labor relations (CBA) through consultation with the Human Resource and Mill Managers.
• Provide leadership with the implementation of problem-solving strategies and execution of key performance objectives in the generation and distribution of steam, electrical power, and chemical recovery operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree, preferably in an engineering or 10 years experience in management/leadership positions.
• Paper Machine experience required; 5 years 
• Strong communication skills (written/oral)
• Solid problem solving, organizational, analytical, strategic planning and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to self-manage in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of LEAN and Six Sigma principles
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.