Salary Range:$90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Assistant Production Superintendent demonstrates ownership and leads initiatives designed to drive continuous and step change improvement in our uncoated recycled board machine operation. This person is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, executing and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of the operation. The Assistant Production Superintendent must be a strong leader and have demonstrated experience in the paper-making process and supporting equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a safe working environment in all interactions with plant personnel as well as personally following all safety rules and regulations.
• Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals.
• Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of production personnel
• Plan and control production performance
• Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications.
• Coordinate efforts with maintenance department for improved uptime and efficiencies
• Develop and maintain methods of tracking and reducing operational costs.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency.
• Reduce waste from off specification production and or losses
• Ensures thorough and effective investigation of worksite accidents and helps to implement changes to prevent future occurrences.
• Works effectively and relates well with others. Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Keeps current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, or at least 10 years paper mill supervisory experience.
• Process Control knowledge
• Computer skills including but not limited to MS Office
• Demonstrated track record of initiative, leadership and effectiveness along with hands on practical experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills

All Ox employees are expected to conduct business in accordance with the highest ethical, moral, and legal standards in the best interests of Ox, its employees, and owners. Each employee has a primary duty to act at all times to uphold these standards and to act with honesty, integrity, and fairness and without actual or apparent conflict of interest.

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