The Position
We currently have an opening for a PM1 Superintendent based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington. This position will have the opportunity to demonstrate ownership and lead initiatives designed to drive continuous and step-change improvement in our Paper Machines department. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, executing, and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost of the operation. The PM1 Superintendent must be a strong leader with a knowledge of the paper-making process, paper machines, supporting equipment, and paper-making skills.
About Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC)
The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.
At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.
Job Responsibilities
· Demonstrates safety as a core value and establishes a safe working environment by actively leading the safe execution of work and in identifying/eliminating hazards.
· Participates in department and mill initiatives for improving safety.
· Provides leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations.
· Identifies developmental needs and facilitates training of machine personnel.
· Plans and controls production performance.
· Monitors compliance with standard operating procedures.
· Ensures quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications.
· Coordinates efforts with maintenance and technical departments.
· Creates an environment of respect, trust, accountability, and excellence.
· Empowers and engages co-workers to improve our performance and lower costs.
· Tracks and maintains consumable equipment wear to measure cost and efficiency.
· Develops and executes strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency.
· Tracks and improves quality and customer relations.
· Reduces waste from off-specification production and/or losses.
Strategy and Development
· Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practices in line with the Paper Machine vision, strategy policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
· Contributes to new business initiatives and projects and reviews and communicates the impact on Paper Machine activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· General management skills.
· Paper-making knowledge to include manufacturing production and processes.
· Mechanical skills.
· Proficient computer skills and basic instrumentation knowledge.
· Proven knowledge of troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team building.
· Customer/Client/Company Focus.
· Time management skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
· Ability to coach, counsel, and facilitate in a team environment.
· Analytical problem-solving abilities and technical capacity.
· Collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Demonstrated skills in setting standards and holding others accountable.
Interpersonal/Work Relationship Skills
· Works with all levels in the department from direct supervision of operators to Paper Production Manager but also works with all levels outside the department from operators/maintenance personnel up through the General Manager.
· Administers labor agreement and works with Human Resources and Union representatives.
Required Education
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Paper Science, or related field with five plus year’s operations experience within the paper industry including two-plus year’s supervisory experience.
· Candidates with ten-plus years’ of progressive and practical paper-making experience including five-plus years’ of paper machine supervisory experience will be considered.
Required Experience
· Experience working in a team environment with a union contract.
Work Environment
· This job operates in a production environment.
· The employee is exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.
Physical Requirements
· The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb and/or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, enter confined spaces, scale heights, is exposed to extreme temperatures, and needs to have the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Employment Terms

• Full-time, Exempt position, with overtime as required.
• Salary range: $155,000 to $190,000 DOE.
• 4 weeks paid vacation.
• Full-time employees receive 160 hours of sick leave upon hire then earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Port Townsend Paper Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $155,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Paper Industry: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Port Townsend, WA 98368 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Townsend, WA 98368: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person