Job Description

Description

The main objective of this position is to provide overnight leadership in managing the overall DRC (Double Re-Crepe) manufacturing operation which includes Safety, Production, Quality, Scheduling, Maintenance and Logistics functions at the Industrial Road (IR) facility. DRC is a cellulosic-based specialty nonwovens technology. This role has overall responsibility for an operation that is 24/7/365. This position is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place to achieve and continuously improve key metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Customer Service while balancing Sellars’ capabilities to meet our customers’ needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Provide overall leadership and direction to IR Production, Logistics and Maintenance Teams in order to meet or exceed key metrics of Safety, Quality, Production Rate, Uptime, Waste, and Operating Cost. The performance of the IR Plant Manager will be evaluated relative to these metrics.
• Follow directives given by the VP of Manufacturing and the Sr. Management team and proactively communicate information back to them.
• Develop the capabilities of the DRC Leadership Team (Operations Leader, Reliability Leader and Process Leader) to effectively lead and manage the day to day DRC Operation.
• Develop a deep and thorough knowledge of the DRC Process and the DRC manufacturing asset.
• Work closely with Base Paper Management team whose responsibilities include planning of base paper production runs and assuring that the incoming base sheet is made to established specifications.
• Support a culture of Excellence in Quality by ensuring adherence to established Quality Control and Quality Management Systems.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Reduction and Logistics that enable teams to effectively and efficiently carry out their work.
• Proactively identify capital investment opportunities and needs with positive ROIs. Investigate options and acting within the scope of your authority, create capital requests and manage ongoing capital projects.

Lead the Competency Based Training (CBT) System to:

• Promote active participation and involvement of all team members
• Promote an environment of teamwork and trust
• Establish clear expectations and accountabilities and ensure they are carried out on an ongoing basis.
• Develop the capabilities of team members to better problem solve, make sound judgments and work together as a team.
• Develop, review, and implement annual Objectives, Goals, and Action Plans (OGAP) that drive improved customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction.
• Periodically assess IR’s resources and capabilities against developments in related/relevant technologies to identify and sponsor value adding investments. Support new product development efforts as required. Support efforts to qualify new suppliers, new raw materials, and or services.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Demonstrated record of working with teams to develop improvement plans (goals, objectives, action plans) in a way that gains team commitment towards achievement.
• Experienced with clearly assessing and articulating the best practices of a successful operation, and developing and implementing systems and procedures to transplant and champion those best practices.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the capability to confront and deal with issues in a positive, complete manner.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve (identify problem, define root cause, develop multiple solutions and select and implement most effective solution).
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated capability to function within a cross functional team and/or to lead cross functional teams.
• Recognizes and values skills and knowledge possessed by operators and mechanics.
• Proficient in computer spreadsheet, word processing and internet software.
• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to seek out, listen and value inputs from all levels in the organization.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, courtesy and tact in dealing with all members of the Sellars organization and external entities.

 Education and/or Experience Required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing operation with continuous process(es) and 5 years experience in process technology. Paper making experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (5 additional years of experience in a leadership position can be substituted)
• MBA preferred
• Demonstration of continual education (through membership in a recognized organization, seminars attended, & certifications)
• Proficiency in Lean Tools (5S, VSM, Lean, QDF, etc) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to handle overall responsibility for the 24/7/365 operation.
• Work at a desk to operate a computer and phone.
• Sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders or entry into enclosed spaces.
• Hear and speak well enough to effectively communicate with others.

How we take care of you! 

We frequently seek avenues to enhance our total rewards package as we recognize that our associates are a significant asset to our success and the community! All benefits are available to you from day one!

Medical insurance • Flex Spending Account • Dental • Vision • Voluntary Supplemental insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • 401K (100% company match on the first 4% & total company match of 5%) • Employee Referral.

EEO Statement: 

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.