Q41 Technical and Quality Supervisor

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.

If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud’s Quinnesec Mill!

The Q41 Technical and Quality Supervisor is responsible for managing the technical group which consists of Process, Production, and Product Performance Engineers to support the needs of the paper machine. The Q41 Technical and Quality Supervisor manages Product development, raw material trial, and process optimization work to close gaps in areas of production, quality, and efficiency.

• Manage Technical group project load and project prioritization.
• Prioritize safety and environmental compliance within technical group and project work.
• Prioritize and support quality production. Assist in day-to-day quality troubleshooting and long-term strategic work for improved product performance.
• Responsible for managing product development work and strategic cost saving projects.
• Coordinate projects to address Realize-able Gaps.

Minimum Required Experience and

Education:

• Commit to work safely and promote others to do so as well.
• 5 years of experience in operations and/or technical responsibilities in manufacturing or BS degree in Engineering.
• Ability to lead and work cooperatively and effectively with a team towards a common goal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Computer skills with strong Excel knowledge.
• Confident self-starter with demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
• Proven experience with:
  Leading and Advocating Change, Drive for Results, Communication, Managerial Courage, Building an Effective Team, and Managing through Systems.

Minimum

Required Skills:

• Strong communications, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as demonstrated abilities to champion change and influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to give encouragement, guidance, and direction to improve safety performance.
• Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of corporate, state, and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Physical stamina and agility to conduct on-site inspections of the facility and equipment

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with high-speed paper machine.
• Strong operational paper making skills with technical background, and customer focus.

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

• Be part of a Dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance-based bonus and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
• Choice of three Medical Plans
• Wellness rewards program
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• 401K match
• Employee Assistance Program

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug test.