The Paper Operations Project Coordinator is responsible for planning coordinating and executing operational and improvement projects across Paper Machines and Coaters. This role supports both short- and long-term operational goals ensuring seamless project delivery improved efficiency and adherence to safety and quality standards. The coordinator will act as a liaison between operations maintenance engineering and other cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support production excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate operational improvement and capital projects specific to paper machines and coaters.
- Coordinate paper machine and coater roll program supporting operations in this function.
- Support daily operations by tracking project milestones resource allocation and deliverables.
- Collaborate with production maintenance and engineering to ensure alignment on project timelines and outcomes.
- Monitor machine performance data and identify opportunities for optimization in runnability efficiency and quality.
- Prepare project documentation including scopes timelines budgets and status reports.
- Ensure all projects comply with safety environmental and company standards.
- Assist in troubleshooting operational issues and contribute to root cause analysis efforts.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including upper management to provide updates and seek approvals.
- Facilitate meetings including daily operation huddles and project reviews.
- Support commissioning and start-up activities of projects impacting paper machines and coaters.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Bachelors degree in engineering Industrial Technology Operations Management or a related field or equivalent work experience in a paper mill environment.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in paper manufacturing or industrial project coordination.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Project).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills across multiple departments.
- Strong safety orientation and commitment to mill standards.
Preferred:
- Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g. SAP Maximo).
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Strong understanding of paper machine operations and process flow.
Additional Information :
Working Conditions:
- Work will be split between office and production floor environments.
- Occasional exposure to noise humidity and temperature extremes typical of a paper mill setting.
- Must be available to support occasional off-shift and weekend activities during critical projects.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk stand and climb stairs/ladders in a mill environment.
- Capable of wearing all required PPE and adhering to safety protocols.
Competitive healthcare benefits package and 401K match
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time