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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading Pulp & Paper manufacturing operations, focusing on operational excellence through Lean methodologies, technology transfers, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and align manufacturing objectives with business needs in a multinational environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean MethodologiesManufacturing LeadershipOperational ExcellenceData-Driven Decision MakingFluency in English
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Hard Skills
Pulp & Paper ManufacturingProduction Strategy DevelopmentTechnology TransferAutomationDigital ManufacturingPerformance ManagementContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementAnalytical MindsetHSE Compliance
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingHands-On ExecutionChange Leadership
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing OperationsGlobal Industrial EnvironmentSustainabilityProduction PerformanceCross-Site Learning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Pulp & Paper manufacturing operations, development and implementation of competitive production strategy and footprint in China
- Align manufacturing objectives with business needs and priorities
- Lead technology transfers and production ramp-ups, ensuring site readiness, quality and delivery continuity across Shanghai, Xi’an and Changzhou
- Execute the Pulp & Paper China manufacturing roadmap
- Align customer needs with global capacity, sourcing and footprint priorities
- Scale automation, AI and digital manufacturing alongside common production standards and reliable data
- Prioritize investments and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, flexibility and competitiveness
- Lead approximately 750 manufacturing professionals
- Drive operational excellence through Lean methodologies, process development, performance management and new technologies
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners on production performance, sustainability, compliance and delivery
- Build future technical, digital and leadership capabilities through development, succession planning and cross-site learning
- Report to the Vice President, Production and participate in the Global Supply Production Leadership Team
- Participate in and influence key decisions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or another relevant field
- Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a multinational global industrial environment
- Strong track record in operational excellence through Lean, HSE, continuous improvement and change management initiatives
- Strong business acumen and ability to make data-driven decisions improving safety, quality, delivery and cost performance
- Fluency in English
- Chinese language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel globally when required
- Extensive experience in a manufacturing leadership position
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Ability to develop high-performing teams and build relationships across functions, businesses and cultures
- Ability to lead change, drive transformation and challenge the status quo
- Analytical mindset able to translate operational data into sustainable business results
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive and respectful work environment
- Opportunities to contribute to a global team of over 19,000 professionals
- Professional development through development, succession planning and cross-site learning
- Global collaboration and travel opportunities