Careers

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:

In research and development, lead projects with activities linked to new product and process development initiatives using established mathematical and scientific techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product or process development projects.
  • Work directly with customers and Division Sales & Marketing to develop new products for existing markets identified by the division.
  • Develop expertise in appropriate materials technology, as necessary to plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and machine-based trial programs, using the Design of Experiments methodology.
  • Use appropriate DFSS/DFM tools and InnoHVision stage gating process for development projects.
  • Work with manufacturing, purchasing and technology on Margin Improvement Initiatives (MIPs).
  • Benchmark competitor grades and technologies.
  • Patent novel inventions.

• Interface internally and externally.
  • Develop introductory relationships with customers and vendors.
  • Provide technical guidance to management, divisions, customers and manufacturing on new and modified product development efforts.
  • Communicate plans and results effectively.
  • Influence scientists and managers at multiple locations.
  • Supervise laboratory technicians to achieve product development objectives and develop technician’s technical and personal skill base to maximum potential.
  • Provide technical reports and presentations to internal and external project stakeholders, including contributions to Atrium knowledge management system.

• Understand the relevant end use application.
  • Assist Division Sales and Marketing with technical service in the selection of existing grades capable of meeting stated technical and processing requirements.
  • Keep abreast of relevant industry, applications and materials technology trends through literature, seminars and market contact.
  • Be knowledgeable about test methods used to determine physical characteristics of the material as well as its performance in the end use application.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science plus five years relevant work experience OR MS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science plus three years relevant work experience ORD. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fiber, Textile, Materials Science or related fields
• Strong leadership, project management, time management and communication skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Effective team participant in product or process development programs.
• Basic knowledge of how to run a patent search for education, FTO or prior art purposes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Potential musculoskeletal stresses from repetitive motion of arms/hands, standing for prolonged periods, performing frequent bending and twisting motions, lifting of light weight objects.
• Steady hands and dexterity to perform tasks repeatedly and accurately.
• Perform tasks that require constant state of alertness.
• Work performed in laboratory environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Work performed in production area with potential exposure to large equipment/machinery and loud noises.

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:

Responsible for the Human Resources functions at the West Groton facility.  This role is in support of an employee-oriented high-performance culture, emphasizing safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. This includes onboarding/offboarding, administration of policies, Union Contract and grievance administration, and all activities that affect positive, plant-wide employee relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison and trusted advisor to H&V employees and management in our West Groton location.
• Responsible for the staffing process by proactively and continually sourcing, interviewing, developing, and maintaining an effective candidate pipeline and network of talent to fill West Groton Plant positions. Involved in all aspects of the hiring process: sourcing of applicants, participating in interviews, processing background checks, and conducting new employee orientations.
• Partner with line managers to resolve employee issues and provide guidance related to employee conflict resolutions.
• Advise, guide and support employees in areas of policy, procedure, and employee relations. Investigate employee issues and recommend appropriate action.
• Participate in the development of company policies and make sure they are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility.
• Closely collaborate and effectively communicate within the department and with other H&V HR team members at other locations.
• Assist Plant Management in Union contract interpretation and administration. Act as the second step in the grievance procedure process. Participate in CBA negotiations.
• Workday Administration
  • Responsible for all transactions of the Workday system for local HR. Includes inputting new hires, terminations and maintaining the upkeep of all employee data files.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5+ years of Human Resources experience in a Union Environment.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, performance management, succession management, engagement, workforce planning, diversity, and federal and state respective employment laws.

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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The HRIS Analyst will oversee the administration of our current HR system, Workday. They will act as the point of contact for configuration and support, contributing to our HR team’s goals and objectives. The HRIS Analyst will assist the HRIS Manager in planning, prioritizing and executing on initiatives across the platform. The role will focus on configuration to improve functionality and the employee experience. The role will also be responsible for daily support of the organization’s system related needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and support our primary system of record, Workday
• Lead configuration, testing and deployment of current and new business processes in Workday
• Work with outside consultants for additional system support
• Conduct training, demos, and informational sessions for business processes
• Own a library of system work instructions & documentation
• Responsible for semi-annual release updates as well as weekly enhancements
• Assist payroll with accurate data transfer between ADP – Workday
• Oversee integrations between Workday and other business software
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve existing processes, functionality, and workflow
• Maximize technological capabilities to reduce manual processes
• Drive client self-service in Workday

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of HRIS technical experience supporting HR technology solutions
• 2+ years of experience with Workday

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of broad Human Resource systems and data flow
• Understands Workday security domains, templates, reports, and dashboards
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Independence and self-accountability

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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The Process Engineer will lead and support planned projects/improvements and identify opportunities for continual process improvements for the H&V Operations. Plan, develop and implement solutions for these improvements using sound engineering principles, Six Sigma methodology, and Lean manufacturing techniques

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leadership for development and continual improvement of manufacturing process systems, technologies, and practices with particular emphasis on carding and nanofiber processes by improving product quality, reducing variation, minimizing waste, reducing costs, improving reliability, increasing efficiency, increasing throughput, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing skills of employees
• Leadership in the development and continual improvement of production equipment maintenance practices and procedures by monitoring KPI’s and being data driven
• Leadership in management of process and project specific capital expenditures
• Leadership of safety and environmental compliance and best practices within the process engineering function
• Design, manage, and execute production trials and support R&D trials as needed
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• BS degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or other technical discipline
• Flexible, self-motivated, and team oriented
• 3+ years of experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes preferably in a continuous, nonwovens, or rolled goods manufacturing process
• Nanofiber experience preferred

• Carding experience preferred
  • Hands-on technical approach with operating teams, maintenance, and R&D
  • Data driven with experience in basic statistics and statistical process control
  • Familiarity with instrumentation and controls associated with manufacturing processes
  • Lean, six-sigma experience
  • 6S experience
  • Computer skills desirable, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Minitab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:
• Position requires 50% of the responsibilities to be carried out on the manufacturing floor overseeing the processing and bonding of synthetic nanofibers with non-woven substrates.
• Some travel may be 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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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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POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the Human Resources functions at the Floyd, VA location.  This includes workday onboarding, administration of policies, contract and grievance administration, and all activities that affect positive, plant-wide employee relations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison and trusted advisor to H&V employees and management in our Floyd, VA location.
• Responsible for the staffing process by proactively and continually sourcing, interviewing, developing and maintaining an effective candidate pipeline and network of talent in support of filling positions at the Floyd, VA location. Involved in all aspects of the hiring process: sourcing of applicants, participating in interviews, processing background checks, conducting new employee orientations, and managing benefit enrollments.
• Partner with line managers to resolve employee issues and provide guidance related to employee conflict resolutions.
• Advise, guide and support employees in areas of policy, procedure, and employee relations. Investigate employee issues and recommend appropriate action.
• Participate in the development of company policies and make sure they are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility.
• Closely collaborate and effectively communicate within the department and with other HR locations.
• Maintain employee records and appropriate statistics/data required to comply with company policy, state, and federal laws.
• Locally manage the internal aspects of the Workers Compensation and Disability programs. Maintains employee medical files.
• Maintains data and completes annual reports including yearly Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and other reports as needed.
• Support company programs such as outreach, community relations and employee engagement activities / events.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 3+ years of Human Resources experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, performance management, succession management, engagement, workforce planning, diversity, and federal and state respective employment laws.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong sense of leadership, integrity, and accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:  While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop.  The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Work Environment:  Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts.  The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

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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