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Paper Mill Operations Leader

Irving Tissue
Macon, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

What We Offer:
Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
  • 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
  • Health & Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Product Purchase Program
  • Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
  • Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
  • Relocation costs (if applicable)

  • Responsible for ensuring assets are adequately maintained with necessary tools, materials, and supplies needed for operation. Responsible for Operational supply ordering and the Paper machine clothing ordering and record keeping.
  • Coordinate maintenance and operational resources on a daily basis and a down day basis
  • Monitor measurement systems to ensure consistency between crews and assist in communicating key performance indicators to the crews. Support capability development and provide feedback for operating teams. Lead teams through trouble-shooting exercises leading to process stability and improvement. Coach/develop/mentor Process Techs and Process Engineer
  • Ensure the team is following the department and the site safe work practices, SOP’s and corporate/site policies. Ensure the team is staying compliant with the site safety and convergence. Ensure housekeeping and overall department appearance meet or exceed company standards
  • Utilize the green belt tools by leading and supporting Kaizen and point events. Run and lead a minimum of two green belt projects a year
  • Ensure Payroll is accurate and address any issues

    The Paper Mill Operations Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Paper Mill. Through proactively coordinating and leading the manufacturing operations by ensuring the achievement of department objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. The successful candidate will build trusting, respectful work relationships within the department and with our customers. By developing a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous development and continuous improvement.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field of engineering.

Experience:

  • 5 years’ experience in an operations leadership role in a Consumer-Packaged Goods processing facility
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior level audiences
  • Ability to influence with and without authority
  • Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
  • Previous experience in paper industry is an asset

At Irving Tissue , we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.


Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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