Mill Manager: Utilities
2 weeks ago
Join Our Team as Mill Manager: Utilities & Services
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to take ownership of our Utilities and Services operations. This role is perfect for a results-driven professional who is passionate about people, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Your mission will be to ensure the Utilities and Services section delivers optimal production output with top-quality results, minimal downtime, and the highest safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of Production Managers and Process Engineers, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across Chemical & Recovery, Energy, and Services plants.
- Monitor monthly plant performance against strategic objectives and implement effective corrective actions.
- Grow and empower your workforce through career development, performance management, coaching, and aligned goal-setting.
- Drive cost efficiency by managing departmental budgets, controlling costs, and executing both short-term and long-term (5-year) improvement plans.
- Prepare and consolidate capital, fixed, and variable cost budgets for the department.
- Strengthen relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, while contributing to strategic mill-wide initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and standards, while upholding excellent housekeeping and 5S practices.
- Champion continuous improvement, integrate business processes, and ensure accurate reporting and BBS observation performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc Engineering / BTech Pulp & Paper or BTech Engineering.
- Management Qualification (advantageous).
- 10 years' experience in a production environment, with at least 5 years in Energy or Chemical/Recovery.
- Minimum 5 years' management experience.
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