Brightpath Associates LLC · 2 days ago
Paper Machine Superintendent
Menominee, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelBrightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Paper Machine Superintendent to lead operations in the paper machine area. The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while driving process optimization and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Saiyed Rashid Rizvi
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate daily operations of one or more paper machines to meet production, quality, and cost targets
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards
Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as machine efficiency, downtime, waste, and energy use
Partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Lead root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) to improve uptime, product quality, and productivity
Analyze data and trends to identify areas for process and cost improvements
Drive consistency across shifts and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Enforce all safety procedures and standards; champion a zero-incident safety culture
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Ensure compliance with all environmental, quality, and corporate regulations
Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality departments to coordinate planned outages, process changes, and product trials
Support capital projects and process upgrades, including commissioning and startup activities
Qualification
Required
Paper mill or industrial manufacturing experience
Strong technical understanding of paper machine operations, process control systems, and quality parameters
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Paper Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Company
Brightpath Associates LLC
Brightpath is USA based executive search firm providing recruitment expertise that enables businesses to meet their workforce demands.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase