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Area Operations Manager - Paper Mill

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Job Description - Area Operations Manager - Paper Mill


Area Operations Manager


The Area Operations Manager plays a critical role in the success of mill operations and is a key member of the mill leadership team. Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, this role provides leadership across paper mill operations, with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams.



Key Responsibilities



  • Lead productivity and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results

  • Implement and utilize systems to effectively manage performance, quality, and safety

  • Provide leadership coverage for operations as needed, including filling in for machine or area managers

  • Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable to safety, production, and quality standards

  • Lead, coach, and develop both hourly and salaried employees

  • Promote strong safety leadership and foster a culture of accountability and engagement

  • Collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional partners across the mill



Required Skills & Qualifications



  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Proven ability to lead teams in a 24-hour, multi-crew manufacturing environment

  • Demonstrated success driving organizational effectiveness and developing talent

  • Ability to manage change and lead improvement initiatives

  • Strong computer and systems aptitude

  • Proven teamwork and collaboration skills within a paper mill or similar industrial setting

  • Strong commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement



Education & Experience



  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical training and experience

  • 5+ years of experience in coated, wood-free paper manufacturing operations

  • Extensive operational experience including:


    • On-machine coating

    • On-machine calendering

    • Winder operations


  • Experience in large, high-speed coated paper operations preferred


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About the Company

Sappi Global

When it comes to paper, Sappi Limited is actually unlimited. The company is one of the world's top producers of coated fine papers, such as those used in books, magazines, brochures, and annual reports, among many applications. Fine paper, coated and uncoated, is the company's principal product; abo...

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