Paper Operations Project Coordinator

Company Description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions® products are proudly made in the U.S.A, with facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Through innovation, quality, and expertise, Pixelle delivers a wide range of specialty papers for printing and packaging applications.

Job Description

The Paper Operations Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing operational and improvement projects across Paper Machines and Coaters. This role supports both short- and long-term operational goals, ensuring seamless project delivery, improved efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The coordinator will act as a liaison between operations, maintenance, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support production excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operational improvement and capital projects specific to paper machines and coaters.
• Coordinate paper machine and coater roll program, supporting operations in this function.
• Support daily operations by tracking project milestones, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to ensure alignment on project timelines and outcomes.
• Monitor machine performance data and identify opportunities for optimization in runnability, efficiency, and quality.
• Prepare project documentation including scopes, timelines, budgets, and status reports.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational issues and contribute to root cause analysis efforts.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including upper management, to provide updates and seek approvals.
• Facilitate meetings, including daily operation huddles and project reviews.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities of projects impacting paper machines and coaters.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field – or equivalent work experience in a paper mill environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in paper manufacturing or industrial project coordination.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across multiple departments.
• Strong safety orientation and commitment to mill standards.

Preferred:

• Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Strong understanding of paper machine operations and process flow.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

• Work will be split between office and production floor environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise, humidity, and temperature extremes typical of a paper mill setting.
• Must be available to support occasional off-shift and weekend activities during critical projects.

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders in a mill environment.
• Capable of wearing all required PPE and adhering to safety protocols.

Competitive healthcare benefits package and 401K match