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Area Operations Manager- Coating and Additives

Area Operations Manager- Coating and Additives

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Department:  Paper Mill
Posting date:  Aug 27, 2024

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Job Overview: The C&A Manufacturing Process Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance of equipment, systems, and human resources within the Coatings & Additives (C&A) manufacturing process. This role ensures zero downtime for paper machines due to C&A supply issues and collaborates closely with operations planning to manage raw material inventory. The Manager will coordinate the mixing and delivery of coatings and additives, synchronize grade changes across all paper machines, and lead shutdown strategies. This position also requires optimizing costs, implementing quality improvements, and ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operations Management (20%): Oversee daily operations, including problem-solving, emergency coordination, and planning/executing department and major shutdowns. Work closely with maintenance, engineering, technical, pulping, and operations planning teams for effective day-to-day management and long-term planning of the C&A operation.
  • Technical Coordination (15%): Interface with external consultants and vendors to manage trial activities, material optimization, and ensure proper inventory and equipment for material supply.
  • Training & Development (20%): Assess safety, technical, and operational needs of crew members. Develop and administer training programs to maintain production capabilities. Provide performance management and capability development for shift supervisors.
  • Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution (20%): Resolve grievances and complaints by working with employees, shop stewards, and HR. Facilitate regular crew meetings to foster a team-building environment.
  • Quality & Compliance (15%): Maintain and update coating formulations per ISO standards. Work with internal and external auditors to handle all Corrective Action Reports (CARs) in C&A.
  • Customer Focus (10%): Work with customers and resources to resolve issues, improve product quality, and ensure consistent delivery. Strive to exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of job-related experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in managing complex manufacturing processes and leading cross-functional teams.

Job Overview: The C&A Manufacturing Process Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance of equipment, systems, and human resources within the Coatings & Additives (C&A) manufacturing process. This role ensures zero downtime for paper machines due to C&A supply issues and collaborates closely with operations planning to manage raw material inventory. The Manager will coordinate the mixing and delivery of coatings and additives, synchronize grade changes across all paper machines, and lead shutdown strategies. This position also requires optimizing costs, implementing quality improvements, and ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operations Management (20%): Oversee daily operations, including problem-solving, emergency coordination, and planning/executing department and major shutdowns. Work closely with maintenance, engineering, technical, pulping, and operations planning teams for effective day-to-day management and long-term planning of the C&A operation.
  • Technical Coordination (15%): Interface with external consultants and vendors to manage trial activities, material optimization, and ensure proper inventory and equipment for material supply.
  • Training & Development (20%): Assess safety, technical, and operational needs of crew members. Develop and administer training programs to maintain production capabilities. Provide performance management and capability development for shift supervisors.
  • Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution (20%): Resolve grievances and complaints by working with employees, shop stewards, and HR. Facilitate regular crew meetings to foster a team-building environment.
  • Quality & Compliance (15%): Maintain and update coating formulations per ISO standards. Work with internal and external auditors to handle all Corrective Action Reports (CARs) in C&A.
  • Customer Focus (10%): Work with customers and resources to resolve issues, improve product quality, and ensure consistent delivery. Strive to exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of job-related experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in managing complex manufacturing processes and leading cross-functional teams.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Jaime Sayers
Email:  jaime.sayers@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-238-3496

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