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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong technical and operational expertise in OCC preparation and paper manufacturing, with a focus on performance improvement, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in analyzing operational data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and optimize processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
OCC Preparation ExpertiseCAPEX Project ManagementPerformance Data AnalysisContinuous Improvement DeliveryStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
OCC PreparationPaper Mill ProcessesPerformance KPIsTechnical EvaluationProcess OptimizationData AnalysisProject BudgetsInvestment ProposalsSupplier EngagementEmerging Technologies
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsProject Management SoftwareData Analysis ToolsPerformance Tracking Systems
Industry Keywords
Paper ManufacturingRecyclingContinuous ImprovementTechnical ProjectsOperational Excellence
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the OCC performance agenda across the DS Smith Paper division
- Define, develop and track OCC performance KPIs using digital tools and data
- Analyse operational and performance data to identify trends, gaps and improvement opportunities
- Work with local operations and technical teams to assess processes and technology
- Support and follow up on PaperPro audits
- Develop and support implementation of improvement plans
- Share and embed best practice across the Paper division
- Provide technical support for major OCC preparation projects from concept and feasibility through implementation
- Support long-term technology and investment plans and CAPEX business cases
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions
- Assess technology solutions with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Lead or support RFQ processes for major CAPEX projects
- Coordinate factories, suppliers and project teams on project plans, scope, timelines, deliverables and budgets
- Oversee OCC-related projects within divisional and corporate investment plans
- Monitor CAPEX expenditure and forecast requirements with Finance and local project teams
- Build relationships with mill leadership, operations, engineering and project teams
- Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive standards and measurable business benefits
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong technical and operational experience within paper manufacturing, OCC preparation, recycling or a closely related process environment
- Strong technical knowledge of OCC preparation and paper mill processes
- Understanding of how technology and process performance influence fibre yield, quality, capacity, energy and cost
- Experience using operational data and KPIs to identify performance gaps, develop improvement opportunities and measure results
- Track record of delivering continuous improvement, technical projects or process optimisation within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience working with CAPEX projects, including technical evaluation, supplier engagement, RFQs, investment proposals, project budgets and implementation
- Ability to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, finance, suppliers and senior stakeholders across multiple locations and cultures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to turn complex technical information into clear recommendations and practical action plans
- Proactive approach to identifying new technologies and understanding emerging solutions
- Confidence to challenge existing processes constructively and influence stakeholders without direct reporting lines
- Strong project and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed network
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build credibility with technical specialists and operational leadership
- Willingness and ability to travel across Europe as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
- Pension scheme & Life insurance
- Share Save scheme
- Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
- Cycle to Work and shopping discounts
- Hybrid Working
- Remote working from anywhere in Europe