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Area Operations Supervisor- Paper Machine

Area Operations Supervisor- Paper Machine

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Division:  Production
Posting date:  May 10, 2026

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.

This position is for an individual who enjoys working with other employees in a challenging role to make quality paper at a competitive cost. It also allows for personal growth both as a leader and in technical areas of paper manufacturing. The person in this role is integral to the overall success of Paper Machine as well as the Somerset Mill and is a key member of the management team.

 

  • As a key member of the Paper Machine team, you will lead safety initiatives that ensure an accident-free and safe workplace.
  • You will lead your team’s efforts to deliver machine productivity goals at low cost, meet all environmental regulations and continuously improve operational efficiency.
  • You will manage the day-to-day operations and lead the shift crew with effective communication, problem-solving, teamwork and administrative skills to meet site objectives.
  • You will work in conjunction with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime, reliability and asset life in your area of responsibility.

 

Performance Objectives

  • Meet or exceed departmental safety and environmental objectives.
  • Meet or exceed targeted paper production, quality, and cost of manufacture goals.
  • Manage a diverse, highly skilled workforce in a team-oriented, self-directed environment to meet the business needs of the organization.
  • Develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization in both operations and maintenance departments.

 

Entry requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or another related engineering field, or equivalent
  • 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people
  • Strong Safety Leadership

This position is for an individual who enjoys working with other employees in a challenging role to make quality paper at a competitive cost. It also allows for personal growth both as a leader and in technical areas of paper manufacturing. The person in this role is integral to the overall success of Paper Machine as well as the Somerset Mill and is a key member of the management team.

 

  • As a key member of the Paper Machine team, you will lead safety initiatives that ensure an accident-free and safe workplace.
  • You will lead your team’s efforts to deliver machine productivity goals at low cost, meet all environmental regulations and continuously improve operational efficiency.
  • You will manage the day-to-day operations and lead the shift crew with effective communication, problem-solving, teamwork and administrative skills to meet site objectives.
  • You will work in conjunction with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime, reliability and asset life in your area of responsibility.

 

Performance Objectives

  • Meet or exceed departmental safety and environmental objectives.
  • Meet or exceed targeted paper production, quality, and cost of manufacture goals.
  • Manage a diverse, highly skilled workforce in a team-oriented, self-directed environment to meet the business needs of the organization.
  • Develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization in both operations and maintenance departments.

 

Entry requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or another related engineering field, or equivalent
  • 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people
  • Strong Safety Leadership

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:  Brienne Hayes
Email:  brienne.hayes@sappi.com
Telephone number:  2072383226

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