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Area Operations Supervisor - Pulping

Area Operations Supervisor - Pulping

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Division:  Production
Posting date:  Oct 19, 2026
Pay Range:  $90,000 - $125,000

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 understands the technical aspects of kraft pulping, from wood handling, chip production,digester operation, washing, screening, bleaching, pulp machine operation, pulp furnish to 3 large paper machines, and includingoverall mill waste treatment operations. Kraft pulping experience particularly continuous digester experience is preferred. The person in this role is integral to the overall success of the pulping operations and, as such, is a key member of the management team:

  • You will lead the safety initiatives that ensure an accident-free, safe, and productive workforce.
  • You will lead your team’s efforts to deliver results at a low cost, high production without injury or incident and continuouslyimprove production and operations.
  • You will manage the day-to-day operations and shift crew, including safety, problem-solving, and contract administration tomeet the production goals of the site.
  • You will work in conjunction with maintenance personnel to ensure the targeted business results are achieved in your area ofresponsibility.

Performance Objectives:

  • Meet or exceed departmental OIR and LWCIR objectives while delivering the monthly and yearly budget for your area ofresponsibility.
  • Meet or exceed targeted production rates.
  • Manage a diverse, highly skilled workforce in a team-oriented, self directed environment to meet the business needs of theorganization. Develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization both operations and maintenance.

Qualifications:

  • 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 andskills brought to the job.

This position is for an individual who understands the technical aspects of kraft pulping, from wood handling, chip production,digester operation, washing, screening, bleaching, pulp machine operation, pulp furnish to 3 large paper machines, and includingoverall mill waste treatment operations. Kraft pulping experience particularly continuous digester experience is preferred. The person in this role is integral to the overall success of the pulping operations and, as such, is a key member of the management team:

  • You will lead the safety initiatives that ensure an accident-free, safe, and productive workforce.
  • You will lead your team’s efforts to deliver results at a low cost, high production without injury or incident and continuouslyimprove production and operations.
  • You will manage the day-to-day operations and shift crew, including safety, problem-solving, and contract administration tomeet the production goals of the site.
  • You will work in conjunction with maintenance personnel to ensure the targeted business results are achieved in your area ofresponsibility.

Performance Objectives:

  • Meet or exceed departmental OIR and LWCIR objectives while delivering the monthly and yearly budget for your area ofresponsibility.
  • Meet or exceed targeted production rates.
  • Manage a diverse, highly skilled workforce in a team-oriented, self directed environment to meet the business needs of theorganization. Develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization both operations and maintenance.

Qualifications:

  • 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 andskills brought to the job.

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:  207-238-3226

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