Mill Technical Manager

The Opportunity:

The Mill Technical Manager is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance of the mill, an effective quality management system, process evaluation and improvement, and laboratory functions to support these efforts. The Environmental Manager, Quality Manager, and Technical staff report to the Technical Manager. The Technical Manager also serves as the ISO Management Representative and plays a key role in achieving and sustaining ISO certification. The Product Testing Laboratory, Wet End Lab Testing Laboratory, Environmental Testing Laboratory and the Analytical Testing Laboratory are all under the management of the Technical and Environmental Department. The Technical Manager also serves as the mill Champion for the Lean Six Sigma program.

Responsibilities:

Review and report daily results, progress toward goals, issues, concerns of the Technical Dept. Develop and review the management plan and results for the Environmental Group; ensure daily environmental compliance and reporting. Develop and review the management plan and results for the Quality Group; ensure product meets customer expectations. Develop and review the management plan for the Process Engineering group; drive process improvement efforts in the mill. Create the departmental budgets; quarterly, monthly, and weekly forecasts, and approve purchase requisitions; manage cost to meet budget and forecasted expectations. Work with the Quality Group and Operation Departments to develop root cause and corrective actions for customer complaints; visit customers as needed to collect information and maintain good customer relations. Coordinate and encourage project identification, project execution and project review of Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement projects

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Safety

• Includes following safety rules and regulations, working to create and maintain good housekeeping, knowledge and use of safety equipment, active participation in safety effort, attending safety meetings, confronting others regarding safety, reporting incidents and near misses, correcting unsafe conditions. Composure
• .Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis. Managing Diversity
• Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class, supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Ethics and Values
• Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches. Integrity and Trust
• Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keep confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Listening
• Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees. Written Communications
• Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication setting and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect

Knowledge/skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You need to be able to manage a large and diverse group Learn new processes and programs quickly Communicate well to the department and the mill Have a good understanding of the mill's processes, safety procedures, customer's processes and expectations, quality specifications, environmental regulations, ISO requirements and process improvement methods.

What You Need:

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated experience (10+ years) delivering comparable scope and complexity in a papermill. Leadership experience in a paper mill environment required.