Position: Plant Manager, Tissue Production Operations  Paper Mill

Location: Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma

Industry: Paper & Pulp Packaging  / Tissue Manufacturing

Salary: Based on experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & Safety

• Ensure that a plant-wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as described
• Participate in accident and incident investigations and corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and behaviors
• Ensure that there is an established safety program and that all safety rules, policies, and procedures are adhered to
  Business Development & Operational Strategy
• Provide oversight and strategic direction to meet organizational objectives and ensure the fiscal health of the business unit.

• Development of an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, retention, employee development, and high performance.
• Create a workplace culture consistent with the organization's vision and values.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for differing ideas and concepts.

General Plant Administration & Analysis Functions:

• Ensure the execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and highlight areas for improvement with the union
• Ensure that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools, and training.
• Monitor inventory
• Champion cost control initiatives, including but not limited to Overtime, direct labor, fixed, and variable costs
• Manage Capital expenditures
• Maintain and analyze operational reports to identify gaps/ operational needs

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS

• Proven troubleshooting ability with emphasis on safety and reliability
• Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence
• Ability to build relationships and foster trust with stakeholders at all business levels
• Sound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities, to make appropriate decisions
• Strong persuasiveness to foster maximum buy-in in a difficult context
• Strong communication skills, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to guide and coach team members

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred
• A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Prior experience in the tissue manufacturing industry is a definite plus.
• Experienced with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Benefits:

• Career pathways that support your goals!
• Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
• Well-Being Benefits include EAP, healthy lifestyle tools, legal plan, critical illness, etc.
• Base Salary - Commensurate with experience
• Profit Sharing Target is assigned with a payout based on profitability of the company
• Compensation is based on specific skills, and experience.