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About the Role:
The Pulp Process Manager plays a critical role in leading and optimizing the pulp production operations at Suzano’s Pine Bluff, Arkansas facility. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations across all pulp mill areas, including the Woodyard, Chip Mill, Recaust Area, Batch Digesters, Brown Stock Washers, Bleach Plant, and ClO₂ Generator.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in pulping and bleaching processes, combined with proven leadership experience managing hourly teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires close collaboration with Maintenance, Environmental, and Operational teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals while promoting a high-performance culture aligned with Suzano’s values.
What You’re Going to Do:
- Lead daily operations across all pulp mill areas, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and production efficiency.
- Supervise up to 30 hourly employees per shift, managing attendance, training, vacation schedules, and discipline when required.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental and safety systems, promoting a culture of zero incidents.
- Troubleshoot process upsets quickly and effectively using in-depth knowledge of the pulping and bleaching processes.
- Coordinate with maintenance and instrumentation teams to prioritize and address mechanical or electrical issues.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement in yield, uptime, and chemical usage.
- Manage costs responsibly, ensuring resources are optimized and department goals are achieved.
- Foster strong communication across teams and shifts, ensuring alignment and consistent performance expectations.
- Support process improvement and digital upskilling initiatives in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
What We Expect from You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical), Pulp & Paper Science, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of pulp mill experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong technical expertise in the pulping and bleaching process, including woodyard, recaust, batch digesters, brown stock washing, and bleach plant systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead, coach, and mentor team members to promote engagement and continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems (SAP experience a plus).
- Willingness to work variable shifts and adapt to changing operational priorities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Safety Champion: You model safe behaviors and foster a culture where safety comes first.
- Operational Leader: You thrive in leading teams and driving performance through clear communication and accountability.
- Technical Expert: You bring deep understanding of pulp mill systems and can translate complex issues into actionable solutions.
- Collaborative Partner: You build trust across departments, promoting teamwork and shared success.
- Continuous Improver: You constantly seek better ways to enhance reliability, efficiency, and quality.
- Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture
We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.
- Voluntary Benefits: Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.
If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
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