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SUMMARY:

The Sustainability Manager will work cross-functionally, to influence, implement and advise strategic sustainability initiatives to support Hollingsworth & Vose’s (H&V) environmental, social and governance efforts across three pillars: People, Planet and Performance.

The role is designed for a sustainability “generalist” with familiarity and experience at executing programs across multiple sustainability topics and will engage with employees at multiple levels of the organization.

As a member of the Global Environmental team, this position will directly report to the Global Director of Environment, but will have critical interface with HR, Health & Safety, Procurement, Engineering and Operations teams. Initial focus will be on minimizing H&V’s environmental impact through waste, water, and energy reduction, in addition to a long-term strategy for procurement of renewable energies and engagement of suppliers.

The position will be located in H&V’s corporate office located in East Walpole, MA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive environmental, social and governance initiatives to meet H&V’s sustainability goals.
• Lead and facilitate the Global Sustainability Ambassador network to ensure engagement and collaboration through various functions at H&V
• Management and validation of environmental, social and governance global data.
• Act as Project Manager in drafting Annual Sustainability Report
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for sustainable and responsible procurement, facilities sustainability, and renewable energy among other topics.
• Facilitate life cycle analysis / carbon footprint studies for H&V’s extensive product offerings. Partner with both product development teams and customers in minimizing in these effors.

• Support development of key relationships in our supply chain to help identify pathways of ESG improvement.

• Manage customer sustainability surveys and questionnaires.
• Work with site operational leaders in the implementation of water / energy / waste reduction projects.
• Provide expertise on benchmarking, share industry best practices and standards, and consumer expectations to ensure goals and initiatives are aligned to business value.
• Drive the business to move from ambition to execution by finding opportunities to integrate sustainability into processes, programs and decision making.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Engineering, Sustainability or related scientific/technical field from an accredited college or university
• 5-10 years of sustainability experience for an industrial organization
• Strong knowledge of SDG reporting protocols, including Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Experience leading sustainability projects and facilitating global networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Computer skills including MS Office, database inquiries and ability to learn new software.
• Demonstrated success building positive relationships with vendors, contractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to network, self-starter, ability to take initiative, excellent project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, good conflict management skills
• Ability to strategically multi-task while also being clear and focused on execution.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts with a focus on simplicity to garner support and agreement from others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal office environment much of the time but will require working around large equipment in an industrial setting both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as ear plugs, safety glasses, safety shoes and respiratory protection.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for considerable periods of time, climb stairs, cross platforms and traverse uneven ground outdoors.
• Minimal travel as required by business needs (<10% of the time).

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. 

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SUMMARY:
Define and implement strategic programs and processes to improve site safety performance to world class. Define and implement strategic programs and processes to manage regulatory compliance for the Hawkinsville manufacturing site to assure compliance to applicable laws in a cost competitive manner. Safety and regulatory compliance leader for Hawkinsville site

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direct support to coordinate and implement EHS programs, projects and other compliance activities. Serve as the site primary EHS representative.
• Develop strategies and programs targeted at continued and substantial improvement in EHS performance, culture, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and local environmental regulations, relevant company standards, as well as local regulatory authorities. Become familiar with voluntary standards programs such as OSHA VPP, ANSI Z10 and/or ISO 14001, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, NFPA, etc.
• Ensure timely reporting of OSHA-required metrics (Form 300, 301).
• Fulfill all Environmental testing and reporting requirements.
• Timely reporting of corporate EHS metrics and incidents.
• Interface with regulatory agencies & third parties, as needed, on compliance and enforcement issues.
• Facilitate the implementation of a behavior-based safety program, driving towards the goal of “0”.
• Facilitate the implementation of an EHS compliance to ensure 100% with a goal of 0 deviations/incidents.
• Establish and monitor EHS metrics and leading indicators of performance.
• Establish proactive EHS programs and practices such as audits, EHS committees, toolbox talks, lunch and learn, emergency drills, etc.
• Develop and establish robust training programs, promoting continued learning and education of current and new employees, visitors, contractors ensuring knowledge is transferred.
• Collaborate in the development of corporate and local practices, policies and procedures: SOP, JSA, RCFA, CAPA; Risk Assessment, FMEA; Contractors and Suppliers; Customers

• Ensure emergency action plans are in place and manage positive relationships with local officials and responding organizations; First Aid/First responders, Fire Protection, Chemical Spills, Local Environmental Associations.
• Schedule and participate in EHS audits.
• Work with all functions to identify risk and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate in the development of corporate practices, policies and procedures.
• Emergency Response plans, Site-specific emergency preparedness, corporate notification and responsibilities plan.
• Identify health risks and establish policies, procedures and required monitoring programs, including;

o Industrial Hygiene Program

o Respiratory Protection Program

o Hearing Conservation Program

• Lead waste reduction and recycling efforts for the site on solid & hazardous waste, off grade material, and waste treatment sludge.
• Improve the efficacy of the current wastewater treatment plant to reduce effluent discharge and optimize treatment chemistries to obtain highest level of performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Science, Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of manufacturing / industrial experience (7 preferred in Safety and Environmental).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to deal with crisis and emergency situations.
• EHS regulatory and technical expertise in the areas of occupational health and safety, process safety and environmental desired. Knowledge of Georgia environmental requirements would be a strong plus.
• Proven experience in implementation of EHS programs in a manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent skills related to written/verbal communication, team leadership, coaching, entrepreneurship, results orientation, strategic thinking, and influencing / persuasiveness.
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels and functions within Company, elected officials and regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders / representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans and tactics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word).

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Process Control Engineer will have the responsibility for engineering and design of industrial process control systems, including overseeing installation, assisting with commissioning, and start-up of new process control components or systems.  The administration and management of assigned capital projects is required.  Assisting mill staff in diagnosing and rectifying operational problems with existing process control systems hardware and software may also be required.  Travel and on-site support during project construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational improvement stages to US domestic sites should be anticipated.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management and execution of small to intermediate size ($20K to $500K) assigned projects. This may include managing the schedule, cost, scope, and project objectives.
• Effective execution and completion of assigned tasks as a process controls member of a team executing a larger project.
• Administration of assigned projects including the preparation of capital project requests, project status reporting, participating in and or conducting project meetings, coordination of construction activities, and project close-out reporting.
• Responsible for all stages of capital project engineering and design activity to include the development of alternative solutions to meet project objectives for presentation to management.
• Oversee construction work performed by mill maintenance and/or outside contractors during installation, commissioning, and start-up of assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence of established H&V safety & security policies and practices.
• Assist mill maintenance and production departments in troubleshooting and correction of equipment and process problems.
• Conduct training of operations and maintenance personnel as needed.
• It is essential that the person have access to ITAR and other export-controlled information. The candidate should be either a US citizen or green card holder.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Engineering.
• 1 – 4 years’ experience in a process-related industry facility and/or an industrial consulting engineering design firm with relevant hands-on experience.
• Experience with interpreting information on Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) and wiring schematic drawings.

 SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Some training in the development of process control loops and programming is desired. Applicant should be willing to learn code to be able to program control loops using Allen Bradley PLC’s, Intellution/Wonderware HMI, and ABB QCS Systems.
• Experience with Windows Server OS, virtualization software & industrial network configurations or other industrial control software is desirable.
• CAD skills to develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Material & Energy Balances of process systems is desirable.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• The position will be working in and around the operating floors so all the typical restrictions that would apply to our production personnel would apply.
• Person needs to be able to walk up and down stairs and work in tight or confined areas.
• Often person is working with live electrical circuits and must be able to wear the necessary PPE to prevent injury.
• Person must be able to hear with ear plugs, see well enough with safety glasses to work in a production environment, speak clearly to be understood by hourly employees for training and to provide direction, walk and stand on concrete floors for a considerable period, climb stairs and ladders, and work with a computer screen for long periods of time.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. 

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SUMMARY:

Global Market Management (GMM) is accountable for the strategies and the profitable growth of their market segments.  They are the business leader and “thought leader” for their markets and an authority on the value chain from H&V to the end-user.  They are responsible for understanding the market trends and applications, beyond frontline customers, and the broader competitive landscape.  They are charged with developing and executing strategies that position H&V as the solutions leader.  They work closely with customers along value chain, Sales, Product Management, and Technology to define product requirements, multi-generation application plans, and product positioning to ensure strong value propositions.  Global Market Management is responsible for supporting the global commercial teams to deliver growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• “Segment Leader” for markets and applications
• Global market growth plans, LRP ownership
• Identify market opportunities and target customers
• Support sales team in business development
• Ownership of marcom agenda, web / social media content
• Value proposition, product positioning, messaging and promotions
• Gather and share market intelligence
• StageGate project sponsor: define market potential, CTQs
• Market segmentation, application development (IP strategy)
• Value chain mapping and pull-through strategy
• Market pricing (targets and min by application)
• Managing/ensuring critical H&V committee presence, influencing standards

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in industrial marketing, sales, product management, and product development
• Minimum of a BA or a BS (preferably in a technical discipline), MBA preferred
• Experience in filtration/separation

 SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Pricing, segmentation, positioning, marketing communication, and strategy development
• Sales and negotiation skills
• Financial analytics and development of business cases for justification of investments
• Superior written & verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience in end-user outreach to generate “pull-through” demand
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Up to 50% travel
• Schedule flexibility for periodic calls with global team members in other time zones

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. 

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SUMMARY:

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing the necessary leadership and coaching to assist employees in carrying out their responsibility of producing a quality product in a safe and efficient manner. This position works evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all local regulatory requirements, and report unplanned events as necessary.
• Demonstrate value for EHS, enforce standards and drive accountability
• Collaborate with all employees in the development of practices, policies, procedures, and corrective actions related to safety.
• Facilitate regular shift safety meetings, and participate in safety audits.
• Assist in planning, coordinating crews and production scheduling.
• Support training schedules, and schedule coverage.
• Review and approve payroll timesheets using electronic time system daily.
• Provide direction in the daily operations of the assets to assist operators in resolving performance gaps vs. production plan.
• Administer applicable discipline as it pertains to company major and minor rules.
• Monitor and track periodic established Key Performance Indicators
• Conduct first line troubleshooting on the assets and elevate issues on shift as needed.
• Communicate operating deficiencies/opportunities to Superintendent/Technical Manager.
• Provide routine support and back up coverage for Superintendents on PM5, PM6 and PM7 as necessary.
• Maintain general plant housekeeping standards.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the paper industry.
• Prior supervisory experience a plus, preferably in a union setting.
• Computer skills; including MS Office Suite and Oracle.
• Working knowledge of ISO.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Have the ability to coach and interact with others in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Have the ability to frequently sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.
• Have the ability to walk and stand extensively wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Have the ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Have the ability to regularly climb ladders and stepladders during a shift.
• Have the stamina to stand and flexibility to stretch/reach repetitively during the work day.
• Have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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SUMMARY:.
Provides direction and leadership for electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical maintenance activities. Leads the path forward for maintenance and reliability. Supervises and schedules technical support for electrical and mechanical maintenance, projects and modifications, and emergency response for the support of the Hollingsworth and Vose Corvallis campus, associated buildings, machinery, and process equipment. Leads electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation installations and maintenance functions in a way that the level and quality of service ensures high manufacturing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide Leadership and overseas the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department.
2. Drive path forward for Maintenance Reliability to decrease equipment downtime while moving from a reactive to proactive equipment maintenance model.
3. Maintains plant electrical and mechanical preventive/predictive maintenance systems
4. Development and management of departmental budgets. Controls expenses and departmental operating costs to stay within budget for capital and operating expenditures.
5. Collaborate with manufacturing, environmental, and technical staff on problems concerning facility and plant equipment. Provides technical assistance for equipment and facility improvement projects. Participates in the design of new and improved electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems in order to increase equipment life and reduce operational down time.
6. Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to selects and supervises outside contractors and consultants as needed.
7. Insures maintenance activities comply with state and federal regulations with emphasis on environmental compliance and employee safety.
8. Identifies improvement opportunities, and develops action plans in anticipation of project approval.
9. Actively uses and enhances the talents of subordinates to further their skills and leadership qualities.
10. Establish and operate an effective documentation system for electrical, mechanical and instrumentation services, including installation, operation, and troubleshooting manuals, blueprints, etc.
11. Lead, train and develop personnel to support the maintenance and reliability process which effectively and continuously improves operational, technical, regulatory and organizational performance objectives.
12. Participates in identifying critical spares inventory.
13. Participate as a member of the site lead team to establish policies, objectives, and the strategic direction.
14. Define continuous improvement projects, practice lean and change management processes.
15. Complies with safety, environmental, and quality requirements established by external and internal regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree in Engineering desired.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing environment in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in staffing, directing, training, and evaluating employees.
• Experience with CMMS systems and tracking of best practice maintenance activities.
• Experience in a process industry, including installation and maintenance of facility machinery and support systems, process equipment, and machine tool equipment.
• Background in design and application of electronic and computer control systems, including electronic drives, PLCs, computer interfacing, software development, machine shop systems, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic structure, vehicle experience highly desirable.
• Experience in maintaining departmental budgets and management systems.
• Project management skills desirable.
• Training in Six Sigma techniques and statistical analysis tools highly desirable
• Fluent in Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, access, power point)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work involves occasional exposure to environments with high levels of heat, noise and dust.
2. Have the ability to interact at all times of the day with employees, contractors, agency representatives and members of the community in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of high stress.
3. Have the ability to frequently sit at a computer, potentially for extended periods of time.
4. Have the ability to walk regularly throughout the facility while wearing the appropriate PPE: steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety eyewear and respiratory protection.
5. Have the ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
6. Have the ability to regularly climb roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs and walk elevated catwalks.
7. Have the stamina to stand and flexibility to stretch/reach, bend/stoop, and squat and kneel repetitively during the work day.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing the necessary leadership and coaching to assist employees in carrying out their responsibility of producing a quality product in a safe and efficient manner.  This position works evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate value for Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Help establish safety standards and drive accountability.
• Collaborate with all employees in the development of practices, policies and procedures related to safety.
• Participate in safety audits.
• Facilitate regular shift safety meetings.
• Record all unplanned events using HVantage System or other tools.
• Work with employees to develop robust corrective actions for safety opportunities.
• Assist in planning, coordinating crews and production scheduling.
• Support training schedules, and schedule coverage.
• Review and employees timecards daily and approve payroll through ADP.
• Develop and implement standard operating practices with employees.
• Provide technical expertise in the daily operations of the assets to assist operators in resolving performance gaps vs. production plan.
• Communicate operating deficiencies/opportunities to machine superintendent.
• Use data and continuous improvement tools such to drive improvement of Key Process Indicators.
  • First Pass Yield
  • Time & Waste
  • Accurate Inventory Consumption
  • Variability of process parameters
• Provide routine support and back up coverage for Superintendent as necessary.
• Work with employees to develop robust corrective actions for production and quality improvement opportunities.
• Assist in Continuous Improvement and/or long-term projects.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the paper industry.
• Prior supervisory experience a plus, preferably in a union setting.
• Computer skills; including MS Office Suite, Oracle, Tips, and ADP.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Able to interact with others in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills
• Strong dependable work ethic: must be punctual, a team player, and able to take direction
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Problem-solver able to make independent decisions with a strong awareness of financial impact
• Must be extremely detailed oriented with the ability to discern and exercise confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS  

• Must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, bending, and reaching.

• Needs to climb ladders & work in overhead areas such as a warehouse environment.

• Walking and standing wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• May be required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of work.
• Sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.

• Requires physical ability to operate inside a manufacturing environment that includes hot ambient temperatures and high humidity.

• Work involves occasional nights, weekends and holiday work as required.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Worker will be responsible for operating, assisting, and supporting paper machine operations. This involves working with high speed, continuous process equipment and forklift operation. Once trained, the employees will be assigned to an entry-level position or utility position. Upon successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, they will become members of the USW Local 0880 bargaining unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Paper Machine and reminder, assisting in materials movement, labeling and packaging, collecting and removing broke/scrap materials, performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the general Mill area and other tasks as assigned by crew leaders and Supervision.
• General knowledge of safe practices and safe performance of all duties, including proper use of PPE, proper operation of fork trucks and attachments, strict adherence to all safe practices and guidelines and general safe conduct at all times in the Mill.
• And other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Work experience in an industrial environment preferred. Paper Mill experience a plus.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Computer skills and able to conduct work tasks on computer systems are preferred.

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful candidates will be team players with good communication skills (English), good math and mechanical skills, safe working records, and the ability to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS:

• Candidates must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, bending, reaching.
• Ability to use PPE as required to perform work safely.
• Acceptable hearing and eyesight required.
• Requires working 12-hour shifts rotating shifts including alternating weekends.
• Position involves working in Mill and Warehouse environments.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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