Business Unit Leader - Paper Mill Operations

Job description

Business Unit Leader — Paper Mill Operations Overview: A consumer products manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Business Unit Leader to own end-to-end production operations for a paper mill business unit running across multiple shifts. This role leads ~100+ employees with 7–10 direct reports and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale while driving continuous improvement. What You’ll Do: - Lead daily operations for the business unit across multiple shifts; set priorities and allocate resources to meet plan. - Manage, coach, and develop a team of supervisors/engineers/technicians; build bench strength and a high-performance culture. - Own KPI performance (OEE, yield, waste, uptime, throughput, safety, quality); diagnose gaps and execute recovery plans. - Champion Lean/Six Sigma and project management to deliver sustained CI across the paper machine and supporting processes. - Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards; model and enforce a zero-injury culture. - Partner with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and technical teams to optimize runnability and product performance. - Plan and execute capital and productivity projects; manage budgets and t...