Capital Projects Manager

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia with $10 billion annual sales.We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to add top talent to join our dynamic teamND Paper offers full benefits and competitive compensation.We are currently seeking a Capital Projects Manager at the Rumford Mill to manage and oversee maintenance and facilities related capital program, which may also include implementing projects and managing multi-mill initiatives at times. This role reports directly to the V.P. & General Manager of the Rumford Mill.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• The Capital Projects Manager will work with the mill maintenance and operations teams to plan, budget, manage and at times implement maintenance and facilities related capital projects while maintaining a safe work environment, and complying with all environmental policies and regulations.
• Develop and execute the 5-year facilities capital plan that include common systems such as air, water and steam systems, air conditioning systems, maintenance related upgrades, buildings and grounds assessments and repairs
• Provide Engineering support for capital, major repair and maintenance modifications, to include general engineering support for operations and maintenance, as needed
• Manage and lead projects and project teams consisting of operations, maintenance, process control, all engineering disciplines, environmental, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and others.
• Identify potential cost savings, process optimization, and equipment upgrades facility-wide.
• Support maintenance reliability efforts where capital upgrades can support continuous improvement
• Coordinate and lead common capital needs across all mills such as rolling stock, motor and pump upgrades as well as obsolete equipment risk assessments

Attributes for Success

• Hard work - tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence - strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency - drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability - be fluid with ND Paper's continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership - set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
• Must have 5+ years' experience in capital project and or maintenance leadership in the Paper & Pulp industry
• Must have construction management experience which includes project metrics, scheduling and constructability.
• Must have experience and ability to develop bid packages, contract development and vendor selection.
• Strong project management skills to include scope, budget, and schedule development and control, appropriate delegation of responsibilities, and ability to hold team members accountable for activities, while maintaining project administrative responsibilities.

• Excellent written and oral communications, interpersonal and organization skills required for the development and justification of project authorization documents.
• Ability to function well within a team environment and assume team leadership position
• Must have strong time management skills, and prioritize multiple interests in the execution of an aggressive capital plan.
• Successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starter, capable of utilizing multiple resources to achieve well defined objectives.
• Must model ND Paper's values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.

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