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Manager Technical Mill Svcs

Manager Technical Mill Svcs

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Division:  Technical
Posting date:  Feb 12, 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.

The Technical Manager position provides leadership in development and management of the Technical, Quality and Environmental Departments. This position is a key member of the Somerset Mill Leadership Team working alongside other mill leaders in setting mill-wide priorities and objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides mill-wide leadership in all technical, product quality and environmental functions of the Somerset operation.  This includes safety performance, variable cost improvement, pulp and paper manufacturing
    optimization, product quality and production testing. 
  • The Technical Manager actively supports Lean Six Sigma training and project activities, maintains ISO certification standards, mill environmental compliance and
    asset maximization. 
  • Leads Variable cost improvement activities including support of technology center and procurement initiatives. 
  • Leads and supports numerous complex company/supplier projects or issues.  Works closely with marketing/sales, customers, and the Technology Center on product improvement opportunities. 
  • Leads Product Quality Management activities to improve customer satisfaction with existing products.

Special Skills/Abilities:

  • Manage multiple priorities
  • Lead others and manage projects
  • Driven to seek improved methods and technology; solve complex or long-standing problems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Keep current with the industry through internal peer groups and external contacts.
     

Entry Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (chemical engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in Kraft pulp and paper coated paper production (coating knowledge a plus)
  • 3-5 years upper level management experience, pulp and paper manufacturing

The Technical Manager position provides leadership in development and management of the Technical, Quality and Environmental Departments. This position is a key member of the Somerset Mill Leadership Team working alongside other mill leaders in setting mill-wide priorities and objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides mill-wide leadership in all technical, product quality and environmental functions of the Somerset operation.  This includes safety performance, variable cost improvement, pulp and paper manufacturing
    optimization, product quality and production testing. 
  • The Technical Manager actively supports Lean Six Sigma training and project activities, maintains ISO certification standards, mill environmental compliance and
    asset maximization. 
  • Leads Variable cost improvement activities including support of technology center and procurement initiatives. 
  • Leads and supports numerous complex company/supplier projects or issues.  Works closely with marketing/sales, customers, and the Technology Center on product improvement opportunities. 
  • Leads Product Quality Management activities to improve customer satisfaction with existing products.

Special Skills/Abilities:

  • Manage multiple priorities
  • Lead others and manage projects
  • Driven to seek improved methods and technology; solve complex or long-standing problems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Keep current with the industry through internal peer groups and external contacts.
     

Entry Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (chemical engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in Kraft pulp and paper coated paper production (coating knowledge a plus)
  • 3-5 years upper level management experience, pulp and paper manufacturing

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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