Area Process Manager - Fiber 3328298

Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Job ID: 3328298

Position: Area Process Manager – Fiber

Location: Columbus, Mississippi, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Category: Manufacturing – Other

Our Award Winning Client is actively seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Area Process Manager – Fiber to oversee fiberline operations in a critical facility based in Columbus, Mississippi. This location plays an essential role in our client’s national operations, producing high-quality softwood pulp used in products ranging from personal care items to specialty medical and photographic materials. Known for operational excellence and a legacy of industry recognition, our client has been honored with numerous accolades for performance, safety, and innovation across the country.

This leadership role commands oversight of the digester and brown stock areas, with key accountability for workplace safety, environmental compliance, asset reliability, and meeting quality production goals. The selected candidate will lead a team of approximately 35 skilled professionals, reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive operational excellence across multiple areas, including safety performance, reliability, cost control, quality assurance, and environmental compliance.
• Lead technical initiatives to sustain and enhance process performance, focusing on the optimization of the digester and brown stock systems.
• Coordinate daily fiberline activities to ensure smooth transition across shifts and align efforts with overarching plant production goals.
• Facilitate shutdown planning and maintenance prioritization to minimize downtime and uphold product consistency.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture through active modeling and leadership engagement.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S principles, Centerlines, and the Trouble/Cause/Correction (TCC) methodology.
• Utilize manufacturing excellence tools and the Reliability Roadmap to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performance team environment, fostering accountability and professional development.
• Lead and support capital project execution, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and process improvement goals.
• Develop and implement sustainable systems for long-term reliability and safety compliance.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement programs year-over-year.
• Ensure alignment with internal quality benchmarks and external customer expectations.
• Establish process standards, track metrics, and deploy corrective actions based on analytical performance reviews.
• Promote a culture centered on continuous improvement, engagement, and respect.

Required Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing operations.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing; preference for pulp and paper industry experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations, compliance procedures, and environmental best practices.
• Proven experience with performance tracking systems, data analysis tools, and operational KPIs.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Expertise in the application of total quality management, root cause analysis, and reliability engineering methodologies.
• Commitment to team collaboration, empowerment, and engagement strategies.

Core Competencies:

• Managing Systems Effectively
• Accountability and Direct Communication
• Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
• Decision-Making with Integrity
• Influencing and Motivating Personnel
• Courageous Leadership
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Results-Driven Execution

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate in a 24/7 industrial setting and be on-call as needed.
• Exposure to noise exceeding 90 dB and occasional high temperatures over 100°F.
• Frequent work on hard surfaces; ability to handle tools or components up to 50 lbs.
• Compliance with all PPE and safety gear requirements.

Perks and Benefits Include:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Ongoing Development Opportunities
• Competitive Medical & Dental Insurance Plans
• Company-Sponsored Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans & 401(k) with Matching
• Opportunities for Advancement and Leadership Training

Job ID: 3328298

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $147,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3328298 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Recent Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Recent Industrial safety, compliance, and reliability: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Leadership or supervisory role in a manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Recent Area Process Manager - Fiber: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Performance tracking systems: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Data analysis tools, and operational KPIs: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Total quality management, root cause analysis: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Reliability engineering methodologies: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, MS 39705 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, MS 39705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $147,000