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Asset Manager - Finishing Dept.

Asset Manager - Finishing Dept.

Country:  United States
City:  Westbrook
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Westbrook
Department:  Logistics
Posting date:  Aug 8, 2025

Sappi North America
Sappi Westbrook near Portland, Maine is where our history began in 1854 with the S. D. Warren Company. It is the site of the first coated papermaking facility in the US and the place where Sappi North America first developed its reputation for quality and innovation. The Westbrook Mill manufactures Casting and Release papers used in a myriad of diverse applications, including the fashion, automotive, aerospace and flooring industries. Our vegan-leather and natural textures can be seen in many products around the world ranging from shoes to handbags and car interiors to countertops.

Sappi North America
Sappi Westbrook near Portland, Maine is where our history began in 1854 with the S. D. Warren Company. It is the site of the first coated papermaking facility in the US and the place where Sappi North America first developed its reputation for quality and innovation. The Westbrook Mill manufactures Casting and Release papers used in a myriad of diverse applications, including the fashion, automotive, aerospace and flooring industries. Our vegan-leather and natural textures can be seen in many products around the world ranging from shoes to handbags and car interiors to countertops.

Sappi’s Release Business is the world leader in the production of release paper, which imparts aesthetic and functional texture to the surface of fabrics and decorative surfaces. The Release Business is highly international, serving markets in diverse cultures that span the globe. With over 200 textures available, recognized brands and designers use Sappi patterns in an array of products including garments, shoes, hang bags, upholstery, and laminate products.

 

Position:

Asset Manager – Finishing Dept.

Department:

Finishing, Material Handling, Shipping, and Receiving

Reports to:

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Work Site:

Westbrook, Maine

Entry requirements:

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

6 years experience in the paper industry

 

 

Major Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Responsible for total department management of Finishing, Material Handling, Receiving and Shipping including safety, environmental performance, quality, production, and cost management.
  • Champions continuous improvement efforts for the safe and cost-effective handling and converting of first quality release paper.
  • Leads the development of an effective organizational structure through the staffing, training, and coaching of department employees.
  • Co-manages and develops the shift supervisory compliment ensuring that they promote the core values of the business and work to achieve the department goals and objectives with their respective crews.
  • Develops and executes a production plan by coordinating requirements with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance.
  • Works with the coating departments to improve overall mill yield and first quality product to the customer.
  • Provides leadership for continuous improvements in equipment reliability by working with Maintenance and Engineering to address root causes for downtime, conduct effective shutdowns, and effectively manage capital spending.
  • Establishes and manages to an operating budget for the department.
  • Ensures department compliance with all regulatory requirements.

 

Minimum Education and Skills Requirements:

 

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience in paper converting operations desired
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in LSS and KT methodologies a plus
  • Demonstrated safety leadership
  • Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement
  • Experience managing in a bargaining unit environment
  • Strong skills in measuring and tracking performance
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization

 

Sappi’s Release Business is the world leader in the production of release paper, which imparts aesthetic and functional texture to the surface of fabrics and decorative surfaces. The Release Business is highly international, serving markets in diverse cultures that span the globe. With over 200 textures available, recognized brands and designers use Sappi patterns in an array of products including garments, shoes, hang bags, upholstery, and laminate products.

 

Position:

Asset Manager – Finishing Dept.

Department:

Finishing, Material Handling, Shipping, and Receiving

Reports to:

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Work Site:

Westbrook, Maine

Entry requirements:

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

6 years experience in the paper industry

 

 

Major Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Responsible for total department management of Finishing, Material Handling, Receiving and Shipping including safety, environmental performance, quality, production, and cost management.
  • Champions continuous improvement efforts for the safe and cost-effective handling and converting of first quality release paper.
  • Leads the development of an effective organizational structure through the staffing, training, and coaching of department employees.
  • Co-manages and develops the shift supervisory compliment ensuring that they promote the core values of the business and work to achieve the department goals and objectives with their respective crews.
  • Develops and executes a production plan by coordinating requirements with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance.
  • Works with the coating departments to improve overall mill yield and first quality product to the customer.
  • Provides leadership for continuous improvements in equipment reliability by working with Maintenance and Engineering to address root causes for downtime, conduct effective shutdowns, and effectively manage capital spending.
  • Establishes and manages to an operating budget for the department.
  • Ensures department compliance with all regulatory requirements.

 

Minimum Education and Skills Requirements:

 

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience in paper converting operations desired
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in LSS and KT methodologies a plus
  • Demonstrated safety leadership
  • Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement
  • Experience managing in a bargaining unit environment
  • Strong skills in measuring and tracking performance
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization

 

Salaried: 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:  Christopher St. Louis
Email:  christopher.st.louis@sappi.com
Telephone number:  2074051077

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