First Line Leader - Power and Recovery

Position Title: 

Front Line Leader - Power and Recovery 

Pay Rate: 

$82,500 - $110,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: 

Salaried Full-Time 

Physical Location: 

601 County Rd 78

Selma, Al

The Job You Will Perform: 

On a rotating shift basis, the Front-Line Leader in Power provides leadership and support in the power manufacturing process and will report to the Business Unit Manager in Power.  This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Power area, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Front-Line Leader for Power will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People.  They must help manage the safety, environment, people, operations, and reliability performance of the Power Area. 

• All safety and environmental results for the Powerhouse.
  • Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, operating limits, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and field engagements to reinforce safe work practices.
  • Ensure effective execution of LOTO, confined space, hot work, and contractor safety processes.
• Building, communicating, and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts.
• Direct and lead the Operators in Power with clear expectations and accountability.
• Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment, and training.
  • Develop operators through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback.
  • Lead performance management activities, including goal setting, development planning, and accountability discussions.
  • Identify and develop future operations leaders through succession planning and cross-training initiatives.
  • Promote employee engagement and foster a culture of teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Direct and lead Operators in Power using the Daily Management System (DMS) process to set goals and create countermeasures to win the day.
  • Drive operational excellence by monitoring and improving key performance indicators including steam generation, power generation, chemical recovery efficiency, water usage, and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Coordinate operational priorities across Power, Recovery, Pulp, and Paper departments to optimize mill performance.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts during upset conditions and establish sustainable solutions to improve process stability.
  • Ensure operating discipline through effective shift turnover, communication, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Investigating, resolving, and implementing process improvements.
• Interfacing with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.
• Serving as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM, and RCFA.
• Providing support on project management and/or outage management during weekly/annual outages.
• Coordinate contractor activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with mill requirements.
• Assist with managing area costs and meeting budget.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process performance.
• Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.
• Incumbent is responsible for managing the operation of the following areas: Water, Air, Waste Treatment, Black Liquor Systems, Recovery Boilers, Evaporators, Power Boilers, Turbines, Boiler Feedwater Systems, Boiler Fuel Systems. 
• This role is also required to be a member of the Mill’s Emergency Response Team in the event of an emergency.

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field or 10 years of operating experience in the related field, will consider candidate with equivalent experience. 
• Prefer 3 to 5 years’ experience in Power Manufacturing and/or Pulp operations. 
• Completion of First Line Leader or other formal Leadership Development required within one year of accepting this position.