Power & Recovery Business Unit Manager

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:
$170,000 - $200,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time

About The Role:
This position is located at the Columbus, MS Global Cellulose Fibers mill. As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, this location produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers.

• The Power & Recovery Business Unit Manager is a key leadership role for Columbus Mill.
• The person in this role is the leader of the power & recovery organization at a fully integrated pulp and paper mill.
• This position is a Lead Team position and reports directly to the Columbus Mill Operations Manager.
• The Power & Recovery Unit equipment consists of boilers, evaporator, recaust, turbines, water systems, waste treatment
• This position is accountable for safety, engagement, people development and manufacturing excellence for all facets of the Power & Recovery department.

Key Accountabilities

• Display safety leadership above all things and at all times and ensure environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate.
• Lead all activities of the Columbus Mill’s Power & Recovery Department.
• Set expectations and direction and manage safety, environmental, quality, reliability, and productivity efforts of the team members.
• Maintain focus on product and process quality.
• Strive to establish and achieve challenging budgets to deliver year over year savings. Gain maximum value for the dollars invested. Be an active member and leader of mill cost reduction team initiatives.
• Ensure a safe and highly motivated workforce by providing leadership in safety, work systems, and positive member relations. Support broad based participation in the mill’s safety process.
• Develop and coach managers to provide outstanding leadership for their teams.
• Direction of technical resources and process experts who support the business unit.
• Work effectively in a manufacturing systems based environment with a strong commitment to reliability and the use of Manufacturing Excellence tools and work systems to ensure sustainability and predictability of results. Systems include but are not limited to operating procedures, trouble-cause-correction documents, key performance indicators, meeting scripts, SAP maintenance plans, etc.
• Ensure crew skill development is a healthy and active process.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to operations by working with other business units to balance operations for the good of the mill
• Maintain a focus on developing a strong reliability culture where a clear partnership exists between operations and maintenance and engineering

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Pulp / Paper with at least five (5) years of management experience is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Power/Recovery
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field is required.
• Thorough knowledge of fiberline equipment and systems.
• Demonstrated record of safety and environmental commitment and results. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels.
• Strong commitment to reliability and to the use of Manufacturing Excellence tools/work systems to ensure sustainability of progress. Demonstrated leadership focused on accountability and results.

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position:
Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill
4335 Carson Road
Columbus, MS 39701
Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.