Area Process Manager - Fluff​/PS&D

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Position Title:

Area Process Manager – Fluff/PS&D

Pay Rate:

$129,900 - $158,700

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

This position manages and coordinates all aspects of the #4 Paper Machine and PS&D. This includes safety, environmental, quality, people, production and warehouse management. This position provides day to day leadership to First Line Leaders and hourly operators in all aspects of the manufacturing process through coaching, teaching and empowering good decision making. This role also provides leadership to the PS&D team that manages the warehouse operations and shipping functions.

• Drive safety throughout the entire department
• Meet all company and regulatory requirements to provide a safe work environment
• Provide day-to-day leadership in product quality and troubleshooting issues
• Be a key part of the department MWS team
• Facilitate the implementation of policies and corrective actions associated with F4 and PS&D
• Facilitate and develop training requirements for hourly and salaried members of the department to meet current and future department needs
• Work directly with management of other departments in the mill to ensure production goals are met
• Assist OMC with Annual Outage and Field Day planning and execution
• Work with MWS team to execute necessary maintenance on a daily basis
• Work closely with the quality manager to ensure that product meets all customer expectations
• Work with PS&D team to manage machine run schedule, shipping requirements and warehouse operations
• Work with the business and supply chain to ensure smooth operation
• Take part in safety, quality, and production cross functional teams to support continuous improvement in the mill
• Rotate weekend call on a team to manage the mill through off days and holidays

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant paper manufacturing experience
• Proven leadership record with a commitment to safety
• Detailed knowledge of paper making processes
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Priority Setting
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing

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

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.

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:

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• 401(k) and Company‑funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, VA 23851

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  or (833) 753‑3242.