We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Operations for our client in Chillicothe, OH.

This is a direct hire (permanent), 100% onsite role.

Job Description

The Director, Paper & Converting is responsible for the safe, reliable, and profitable operations of the paper and converting areas which includes four paper machines with winders, off-machine coater, five sheeters, seven rewinders, plus multiple fiber make down, wrapping, and storage areas all within the specialty papers markets. This position is a member of the site leadership team.  While providing day to day direction between areas, this position is to create the direction, provide leadership, and execute objectives to ensure the long-term success of the Chillicothe mill.

Role and Responsibilities
 

• Create a safety culture with clear accountability to follow our policies and procedures.
• Ensure protection of the environment by maintaining compliance to all environmental regulations.
• Lead by example and provide leadership direction to implement and enhance our operational excellence model.
• Ensure customers are satisfied through improving quality performance.
• Drive increased productivity and reliability of operations especially with uptime, yields, and speed.
• Optimize costs to serve customers through material usage and fixed costs.
• Build the future of the mill through driving the most profitable mix and supporting product development.
• Ensure a long-term future in infrastructure, reliability, improvement, and strategic capital projects.
• Enhance our workforce through driving sustainable and effective training and development.
• Build an effective team through development, placement, and recruitment.
• Develop and manage budgets (staffing, operating and maintenance expenses, productivity, bill of materials), capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives to support the Chillicothe operation.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, MBA a plus.
• 10+ years pulp & paper manufacturing experience with progressive operational leadership positions, experience in a union environment a plus.
• Excellent leadership, performance management, and communication skills that are effective at all levels of the organization.
• Strong operational analysis skills to maximize profitability and productivity at optimal costs.
• Deep understanding of operational excellence/continuous improvement systems.
• Collaborative working style, with a natural ability to forge effective relationships with peers and key managers, often in the context of competing interests.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office (such as Excel & PowerPoint) and process information systems (such as PI).
• Flexible with time to support 24/7 mill needs including nights and weekends and being on site when needed.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.