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POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead the Americas business development for Filtration Solutions, commercial & residential, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Focus Area.  Identifying filtration media sales opportunities, position the existing product portfolio and New Product Introductions (NPI).  Cultivate relationships with new customers and drive incremental revenue by leveraging a deep understanding of the markets, direct customers, end-users, products and competition.  Work closely with the IAQ Business and Regional/Americas Team to include product management, global marketing, application engineering and regional sales to build and deliver a strong sales pipeline.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Target and engage the value chain. Position H&V’s and IAQ’s value/sales proposition.
• Build a pipeline of buyers by communicating product benefits throughout the value chain.
• In concert with global marketing, develop value propositions and selling tools to enable business development positioning. Create meaningful and actionable segmentation.
• Develop a global view of the markets, trends, threats and opportunities. Inform internal stakeholders of market/customer risks and how to outcompete.
• Generate global and regional market data to drive strategy – market size, customers, competition, shares, growth rates, supply/demand, etc.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements to inform product innovation.
• Coordinate sales for NPI through personal selling, overseeing global business development, and working with regional account management teams. Achieve product sales targets.
• Develop industry specific pricing/profitability strategies and guidelines.
• Work closely with marketing, product management, operations and R&D in developing product commercialization plans. Support regional sales teams positioning NPI with existing accounts.
• Support H&V’s presence at influential industry venues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a BA or BS in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years B2B marketing/sales to industrial or technical markets.
• Sales and negotiation skills; strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills a must. Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Salesforce.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is in a normal office environment and poses no hazards or potential exposures on a regular basis. This position is suitable for remote work / work from home (“WFH”).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in front of computer and in meetings. This job will require up to 60% domestic travel.

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 role of PM Superintendent is to provide direction and leadership to the Paper Machine Team. The Superintendent will monitor asset Key Performance Indicator’s, develop positive and constructive relationships with the operating team, provide strong safety leadership, and implement continuous improvement measures that meet or exceed business plans. This highly qualified individual will lead capital planning, spending justification, equipment installation and startup processes for the paper machine. In collaboration with other plant resources, the Superintendent is responsible for the successful execution of 24×7 paper machine operations.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for safety leadership on the paper machine that ensures team behaviors are conducive to an accident-free environment as well as identifying risks and hazards in the operation and mitigating them.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain safe optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Ensures adherence to safety regulations, company policy, rules of conduct, governmental regulations, lean initiatives, and good housekeeping procedures. Participates in the development of safety programs and investigations.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data. Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Coordinates all necessary paperwork for each run and delivers to Crew Leaders for distribution.
• Ensures that all products are manufactured with the emphasis on quality and strict adherence to specifications and standards.
• Maintains all ISO & QS requirements. Works closely with the Quality Department and Process Engineer in promoting quality and efficiency improvements.
• Actively demonstrate adherence to all plant and departmental policies, to recognize and correct behaviors inconsistent with these policies and to collaborate with the crew leaders to demonstrate a zero tolerance to behaviors inconsistent with these policies.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Pulp and Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred and/or equivalent education and experience in paper or process manufacturing.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of the company.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Oracle. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Lean Manufacturing Concepts preferable.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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:

Assist in the electrical design, installation and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, solve problems and implement process improvements by verifying electrical distribution, mechanical function, and motion capabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as the E& I Manager backup
• Assists in the design of control systems, general user interface, tag schemes, automation, alarm schemes, logic, logging and data collection, including programming of PLC’s and HMI’s.
• Assists in developing designs for power distribution and process control systems, including transformers, switch boards, cabinets, control devices, instrumentation, PLCs and process control software
• Evaluates existing plant systems, and makes recommendations to improve reliability of these systems
• Provides assistance to production, contractor, and maintenance personnel on maintenance repairs reliability initiatives and system calibrations
• Provides troubleshooting assistance for plant process control systems
• Locates and selects potential vendors and Obtains quotes for equipment and services
• Creates and manages preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unscheduled down time
• Assists in training machine operators in plant process control systems
• Complies with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements established by external and internal regulations
• Reads and interprets schematics, specifications for electrical equipment, and technical reports.
• As needed Supervises equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Identifies and monitors project milestones.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong in instrumentation and controls experience
• In-depth understanding of PLC hardware and software platforms. HMI programming experience a plus.
• Allen Bradley PLC background
• Bachelor or MS of Electrical Engineering (Mechanical, Electromechanical or Chemical Engineering) preferred
• Project management skills desirable
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• 3-5 years of electrical engineering or electrically related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with servo motors.
• Experience with system commissioning/start-up
• Preferred experience with industrial power systems including transformers, power controllers, and distribution equipment.
• Good knowledge of electrical theories, design principles and practices, and design evaluation techniques.

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:

This position will be responsible to lead planned projects/improvements and identify opportunities for continual process improvements for West Groton operations. The incumbent will develop plans and implement solutions for these improvements using sound engineering principles and Six Sigma and Lean methodology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Study and optimize all unit operations, stock preparation, resin production, drying, saturating, corrugating, winding, slitting, etc.
• Participate and assists in design of process related capital projects
• Actively involved in Lean/Six Sigma projects as a project leader, project facilitator, or SME
• Aid in development of Control Plans and Standard Work to deliver improved quality and lower cost on all key products and processes.
• Resolve customer complaints related to process issues as appropriate
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Work with Technology group on product design to ensure safe and efficient production of new products
• Consult with appropriate departments to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Part of Safety team and analysis of any safety related issues to support process improvements and accident investigations
• Scope of work includes improving product quality, reducing process variation, minimizing waste, reducing cost, improving asset reliability, increasing throughput, improving employee safety, employee education and training

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS or MS degree in Paper Science, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum two to three years related experience and/or training in a paper manufacturing environment
• Successful completion of projects that have resulted in cost savings, safety improve mentor quality improvements
• Six Sigma Green Belt /Black Belt, or equivalent skill and knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills; including MS Office Suite, Oracle, and Minitab
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO-9001)
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects with the flexibility to change when necessary
• Controls Experience a plus

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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*Interested candidates please reach out to Mark Pileski in Talent Acquisition at mark.pileski@hovo.com

POSITION SUMMARY:  Customer Experience Specialist

Hollingsworth & Vose Customer Experience Specialists are committed to delivering customer satisfaction by playing an integral role in expanding customer relationships and providing specialized customer support to become a trusted liaison between H&V and our customers. The Customer Experience Specialist will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on, and ultimately improve, our customer experience. They continuously develop relationships, understand business needs, and bring the voice of the customer into the organization ensuring effective solutions to complex service issues.  They review internal policies and procedures with an improvement mindset to drive successful customer journeys.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with our largest clients as their trusted advisor and support expert while developing relationships at all levels of their organization
• Deliver on insights and analytics for Supply Chain and Regional Product Management teams to ensure seamless execution of inventory programs, business reporting, and electronic data interchange.
• Monitor key raw material constraints, logistics movements, and production scheduling compliance working closely with H&V operations to guarantee customer on time deliveries
• Develop improvement plans with internal stakeholders to improve key customer metrics; act as project manager to ensure improvement programs are completed and timely
• Develop deep capabilities with internal order management, scheduling, and customer relationship management systems to provide proficient analysis and communication of customer inquiries
• Serve as the primary customer contact for defined tactical responsibilities and whenever the Account Manager is not available.
• Proactively monitor all aspects of the customer scorecard and associated data sources (stocking programs, quality metrics, customer complaints, CRM tool)
• Maintain a state of constant communication and collaboration with both Account Management and Manufacturing Operations in order to continuously align customer expectations with internal capabilities
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and Account Management to resolve any invoicing/payment inquiries in a timely manner
• Travel to client and H&V sites for continuous training, relationship development and product knowledge.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, and/or Sales Experience

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent math skills and high accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce.com

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Client oriented. Must possess understanding that the primary function is customer’s satisfaction and must be motivated to go beyond normal job responsibilities to achieve.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of management. This includes strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to logically organize and accurately document activities.

LEADERSHIP SPECIFIC COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated results in leading indirect, diverse, and multifunctional teams to successful outcomes
  • Strong commitment to take responsibility for actions and outcomes, and to overcome obstacles.
  • High comfort level with making data driven decisions and recommending direction to satisfy client requests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS 

• Hybrid work model (60% in office)
• Able to work in shared office space environment
• Possible travel (10-20%).