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Area Process Manager – People & Reliability Systems, Quality and Operations Support – PS&D
Eastover Mill
Eastover’s Area Process Manager (APM) – Product Scheduling and Delivery APM is expected to manage all aspects of Eastover’s PS&D Department with a strong focus on safety, quality, people development, reliability, and outage coordination. In addition to these responsibilities, the APM will manage approximately 23 Operating Technicians, providing leadership, timely and effective communications and ensuring product quality. As manager of the shift teams, APM will be responsible for managing long-term development of the team and each team member, including one-to-one coaching and performance management. The APM will serve as the manager for the PS&D Operations Maintenance Coordinator, ensuring there is continuous communications and collaboration between PS&D and Maintenance resources regarding equipment care. APM will ensure strong communications and partnering with the other operating areas and Maintenance to provide continuous improvement of mill processes, with focus on the paper area as a primary internal customer. Additional responsibilities include planning, budgeting, cost management, process modifications and capital upgrades for area equipment. The APM will assume weekend call rotation for the PS&D Department.
Required qualifications include:- 7+ years of experience in a Paper Mill or Manufacturing Facility
- Demonstrated strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability and operational excellence
- Experience leading people and influencing to achieve desired results
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Building effective teams with sustainable results
- Strong interpersonal skills and manufacturing leadership experience
- Ability to communicate and present to a broad array of people
- Must be self-directed in job role and skill development
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated use of Manufacturing Excellence tools & computer tools for trending analysis
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Outstanding computer skills
Preferred qualifications include:- Associate or Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability processes
- Experience with PS&D or other finishing operations
- Knowledge of ISO systems and continuous improvement tools
- Knowledge of 5S principles
- Strong Drive for Results
- Strong analytical and data trending skills
Success in this role requires demonstration of Sylvamo’s leadership competencies, including:
- Safe and Well – prioritizing safety above all else
- Trustworthy & Courageous – acting with integrity and accountability
- Development-minded – building team capability and bench strength
- Inclusive and Collaborative – fostering strong partnerships and teamwork
- Business & Financially Savvy – aligning operations with business outcomes
- Operationally Excellent & Agile – driving disciplined execution and continuous improvement
Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.