Overview:

The Director, Manufacturing Services is responsible for leadership and management of the activities, services, and organizations that directly support the Manufacturing and Technical segment of SNA’s business.  These include, but are not limited to, capital management, manufacturing support, benchmarking, strategic studies, continuous improvement processes and systems, manufacturing and process reliability, technical services, energy management, risk management and loss prevention support, organizational design and work systems improvements, and competitive analysis.  This position directly supports the needs of the Vice President, Manufacturing and requires a seasoned professional (10+ years desired) in the paper industry with considerable experience in the operational and technical functions of the pulp and paper manufacturing industry with experience at multiple locations and an excellent network of contacts in the industry.  This position is a great opportunity for those that seek to move forward in mill leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Continuous Improvement, LSS and problem solving in Manufacturing
• SNA Platform Process Sponsorship and Leadership
• Capital Management Process for SNA
• Manufacturing Representative to Strategic and Benchmarking Activities
• Risk Management and Internal Audit Support
• NA Strategic Project Evaluation
• Global Cluster Leadership and Knowledge Transfer 
• Implementation of High Performance Organization concept across SNA

About Sappi North America

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can. Our raw material offerings (such as dissolving pulp, wood pulp, biomaterials and timber) and end-use products (packaging and speciality papers, graphic papers, casting and release papers and forestry products) are manufactured from woodfibre sourced from sustainably managed forests and plantations, in production facilities powered, in many cases, with bio-energy from steam and existing waste streams. Together with our partners, Sappi works to build a thriving world by acting boldly to support the planet, people and prosperity.

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