Paper Mill Plant Manager

Paper Mill Plant Manager

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Paper Mill Plant Manager to lead a sophisticated recycled paperboard manufacturing operation serving the packaging industry in the Niagara Falls, NY area. This is an on-site role. The Paper Mill Plant Manager will set the facility's direction, develop its leadership bench, and elevate quality, safety, reliability, productivity, team engagement, and financial results. The client is looking for a people-focused manufacturing leader who rallies teams around clear priorities, deepens a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and meets the needs of packaging customers.

What You'll Do

• Direct every aspect of mill operations: production, quality, maintenance and reliability, environmental compliance, safety, and workforce engagement.
• Champion a culture where safety comes first and safe work practices are reinforced across the plant.
• Convert the strategic operating plan into well-defined priorities and measurable outcomes, partnering with functional leaders to meet cost, quality, efficiency, compliance, and safety targets.
• Spearhead continuous improvement efforts that eliminate waste, raise productivity and quality, and contain costs.
• Coordinate production priorities with commercial, planning, and distribution teams to ensure dependable execution and satisfied customers.
• Mentor and grow leaders and employees, cultivating an inclusive, high-performing workforce and a strong leadership pipeline.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and business alignment.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent technical or manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Progressive leadership in Paper Manufacturing, including significant accountability for plant or mill operations.
• Required industry experience in Pulp & Paper, Packaging, Linerboard, or Corrugated manufacturing.
• A track record applying Servant Leadership to guide large teams in a complex, improvement-driven manufacturing environment.
• Proven record of lifting safety performance, operating results, team engagement, and financial performance, with P&L Management experience.
• Deep knowledge of Paper Manufacturing Processes, Maintenance & Reliability practices, and continuous improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated ability to drive Change Management, mentor future leaders, and assemble high-performing teams.
• Excellent Communication and Relationship Building skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Workforce Planning experience in partnership with human resources.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Pay: Competitive base salary plus quarterly profit sharing
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in the Niagara Falls, NY area
• Benefits: Relocation assistance available

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.