H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.
H&V is committed to building a work environment where all are welcomed and included. Our goal is to create a culture of belonging where everyone can do their best work because they feel seen, respected and connected. We know that diverse perspectives and inclusive workplaces drive innovation and enhance our work. We advocate for equal opportunity and strive to positively contribute to equality in society.
Benefits
We offer benefit programs that provide financial stability and quality care at the most reasonable cost to both the employee and company. Our benefit package includes:
- Health care coverage, including medical, prescription drug, vision, dental and wellness resources
- Life and disability insurance
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness programs
Please note that the benefits described here apply to H&V’s U.S. employees only. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages at our facilities located outside of the U.S. in their local markets. To learn more, contact a H&V facility in your region.
From entry level to executive positions, there is a job for individuals at all levels at H&V.
H&V is always on the lookout for attention-oriented individuals at every skill level.
Account Manager Corporate
The Account Manager must have a detailed understanding for the dynamics of their territory and for the strategic direction of their individual accounts. Combining territory and customer prioritization, the Account Manager must be able to create and communicate a strategy that translates into opportunity identification and ultimately volume and margin growth for H&V. On the customer level, the Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining multilevel, cross-functional relationships in all parts of their customer’s organization. This role will work closely with various tools (CRM) and functions to document market, client, and competitive behaviors, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
- Driven to meet or exceed short and long terms sales goals
- Leads the development, socialization and execution of territory and customer strategies. Supports global account strategies when needed
- Builds positive relationships with key internal and external decision makers and influencers across all organizational levels
- Manages the opportunity identification and closure process in order to achieve success. This includes the consistent use of CRM solutions
- Proactively assess, clarifies, and validates customer needs.Helps lead the organization to make any improvements needed to meet these needs
- Responsible for elaborating accurate sales forecasts and annual sales budget
- Leverage internal data, tools, and insights to direct resources (people, capital, new product development) to those customers/opportunities with the greatest revenue and profitability impact for H&V
- Coordinate with support functions on inventory management, payment terms/credit performance and price negotiations, as required
- Responsible for communication, negotiation, and execution of customer contracts/pricing. This includes regular contract review where necessary
- Actively uses CRM to document all relevant commercial activities including but not limited to customer visit/call reporting, opportunity tracking, and contact management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university (or a high school diploma / GED) with at least 3 years of experience in sales
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Skilled negotiator – strong quantitative abilities – detail oriented
- Technical competence
- Motivated, goal oriented and high level of initiative – carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Salesforce.com or equivalent CRM tool
- Proficient with Windows Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Microsoft TEAMS
Eligibility Requirements:
- Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
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.
Customer Experience Specialist (Energy Solutions) East Walpole, MA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Hollingsworth & Vose Customer Experience Specialist 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%).
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.
IP Counsel East Walpole, MA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages the H&V IP Portfolio, including setting strategy and ensuring alignment of internal stakeholders. Responsible for coordinating the invention capture process from invention disclosure to patent application filing. By working directly with Scientists in Technology, refines ideas for inventions, assists with prior art searches, assesses patentability, drafts patent applications and evaluates freedom to operate. Assists with the general work of the Legal Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work directly with Scientists to evaluate invention disclosures. Make recommendations as to additional R&D work or prior art searching that needs to be conducted prior to patenting. Set deadlines and engage in follow-up to ensure that applications are being applied for in a timely manner.
- Act as a liaison between outside patent counsel and inventors to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all patent applications. Draft a portion of the company’s patent applications and provide to outside counsel for filing and prosecution.
- Assist Scientists with prior art searching to establish patentability and freedom to operate.
- Evaluate and establish non-infringement and invalidity positions with respect to competitive patents and draft opinions on the same.
- Provide training for employees on various aspects of IP protection.
- Develop written IP strategies for key areas of the company’s business.
- Conduct trade secret audits and work with other functions to ensure adequate protections are in place.
- Provide advice regarding IP issues in transactional matters such as customer contracts, grant agreements, acquisitions, etc.
- Track IP metrics through the use of internal patent docketing software.
- Review and draft contracts related to confidentiality and IP protection, including confidentiality agreements.
- Other related duties as assigned or required including working in other areas of the law as circumstances allow.
- This position may require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and therefore the successful candidate must be either (a) a US Citizen, (b) a lawful permanent resident of the US as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20), or (c) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- JD degree from an accredited law school with undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Materials Science. (Preferred candidates will have a Masters or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.)
- Admitted to practice in the US PTO and admitted to the Massachusetts bar.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience, including work as a patent agent or attorney in a law firm. In-house experience preferred.
- Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to keep track of multiple projects at the same time and ensure that each project is progressing as planned.
- Excellent business judgment and verbal and written communication skills.
- Practical problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness and ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to prioritize conflicting demands of internal clients.
- Ability and willingness to reach beyond IP issues and help serve the legal needs of the organization as a whole.
- Proficient with MS Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:
Some domestic and international travel is required.
Senior Director of IT and Chief Information OfficerEast Walpole, MA
Position Summary:
As the Senior Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at H&V, you will be responsible for leading the strategic vision and direction of our information technology (IT) function. You will oversee the planning, implementation, and management of IT systems and services that support our global operations, innovation, and growth. You will also ensure the security, reliability, and performance of our IT infrastructure and data.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company’s business objectives and priorities
- Manage the IT budget and resources, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of IT assets and capabilities
- Lead the IT team in delivering high-quality IT solutions and services that meet the needs
and expectations of internal and external stakeholders
- Establish and maintain effective governance, policies, standards, and best practices for IT operations, projects, and processes
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and trends that can enhance the company’s competitive advantage and customer value proposition
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IT function and across the organization
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards regarding IT security, privacy, and risk management
- Monitor and report on the performance, availability, and security of IT systems and services
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts for IT products and services
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in a global manufacturing environment
- Proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies that support business growth, innovation, and transformation
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging IT technologies, platforms, and solutions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing IT team
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives, business partners, vendors, and customers
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field; master’s degree or MBA preferred
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.
Assistant Payroll ManagerEast Walpole, MA
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Payroll Manager to join our dynamic Finance team. The Assistant Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely compensation distribution to our employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll regulations, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Processing:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all U.S. employees, including data input, verification, and validation of payroll information.
- Calculate wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime, shift differential and other forms of compensation accurately and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for both Union and professional employees.
- Review and reconcile payroll reports, addressing discrepancies and resolving any issues in a timely manner.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with all payroll-related laws and regulations, staying up-to-date with changes in tax codes, labor laws, and other relevant legislation.
- Prepare and submit required payroll tax filings, such as W-2s, 1099s, and other relevant documents.
- Assist with audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies as needed.
Record Keeping and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and organized payroll records, both electronic and physical, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Develop and implement efficient record-keeping procedures to facilitate easy retrieval of historical payroll information.
Process Improvement:
- Continuously assess and improve payroll processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement best practices within the payroll function.
Employee Support:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, addressing concerns and providing timely and accurate responses.
- Assist with onboarding new employees and providing payroll-related training to staff as needed.
Systems:
- Manage and maintain ADP Workforce Now, ensuring data accuracy and system functionality.
- Collaborate with IT and ADP to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to payroll systems.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and management.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager and Workday strongly preferred.
- Past experience with Union payroll strongly desired.
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in using payroll software and relevant technology tools.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Supervisory experience and ability to lead and motivate others. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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.
HR Manager East Walpole Ma
POSITION SUMMARY:
The HR Manager will champion and provide expertise in support of an employee-oriented high-performance culture, emphasizing safety, quality, productivity, and empowerment. Responsible for the development of processes and reporting metrics that support the achievement of the Company’s business goals. Reporting through corporate HR with a dotted line and trusted business partnership with the plant manager and the leadership team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In partnership with the America’s HR team; lead and support locally: Organizational Development, Leadership and Employee Development, DEI&B, Employee Relations, Recruitment and Retention, Performance Management, Employee Recognition.
- Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying issues, evaluating potential solutions, implementing solutions, and coaching and counseling managers and employees.
- Partner with plant leadership team to align current and future business needs into an overall integrated HR plan for the function, focusing on opportunities that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the business.
- Responsible for oversight of HR administrative functions including communications; benefits; wage and salary administration; hourly and non-exempt payroll; and all associated record keeping. Ensure legal compliance in all appropriate areas i.e. EEOC, FLSA, FMLA. Ensuring compliance with local and state employment laws. And workers comp administration.
- Develop human resources solutions and solve employee related challenges by collecting and analyzing data and recommending courses of action.
- Partner in HR Functional Initiative work in support of our HR mission and vision.
- Drive enhancement of Workday functionality and other HRIS platforms.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS degree with 7-10 plus years HR Generalist experience, manufacturing environment required.
- Excellent leadership, administrative, organizational, multi-tasking skills with the ability to handle the dynamics of a 24/7 operation.
- Acute business acumen, understanding of organizational challenges, and success in implementing effective HR plans.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and influence across a highly matrixed environment. Able to influence at all levels to achieve objectives (i.e. soliciting and reconciling feedback from multiple sources).
- Well-versed in a variety of Human Resources concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Familiarity with safety matters including OSHA requirements.
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.
Paper Machine Superintendent Easton, NY
POSITION SUMMARY: The role of PM Superintendent is to provide direction and leadership to the Paper Machine Team, 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. Leads capital planning, spending justification, equipment installation, and startup processes for the paper machine. In collaboration with other plant resources, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE)
- 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.
- 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.
Commodity Manager East Walpole, MA
SUMMARY:
The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing, establishing, and executing optimal commodity & sourcing strategies for global raw materials. Establish & enhance Supplier relationships through skillful negotiating and relationship development to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, and reduce risk in the Supply Chain. Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning on optimal sourcing strategies to develop and implement a Commodity Strategy for the assigned category.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify raw material sourcing strategies, negotiate pricing and delivery to ensure uninterrupted flow of raw material to H&V facilities through effective supply base management.
- Identify alternate suppliers, coordinate qualification trails and supplier workshops with key suppliers.
- Utilize strategic sourcing, make x buy, and total cost analysis strategies to drive suppliers and spend including online auctions to effectively manage the commodities.
- Strategically manage raw materials spend; ensure quality, sourcing and commodity strategies are in place, competitively priced and compliant with any laws/regulations and working capital levels meet or exceed corporate objectives.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and manage cost reduction activities to achieve a min of 5% annual cost reduction goal with supply chain leadership, utilizing a formal strategic sourcing process.
- Collect and analyze market and supplier data, develop sourcing options for review and concurrence by the applicable business unit, and implement approved strategies timely to capture savings and value to the business.
- Gain supplier involvement in supplier management to drive continuous improvement and productivity.
- Lead cross-functional team(s) in the identification of alternative products and suppliers, facilitate qualification trials, and conduct supplier management to drive continuous improvement.
- Work with the regions to ensure the global strategy implementation.
- Be an escalation point for the Supply chain team at the plant levels regarding any supplier related topic.
- Negotiate global contracts.
- Execute and revise the Supplier Segmantion process to implement the SRM strategies for all global suppliers
- And other related duties as assigned or required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS/BA degree required. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years experience in raw material sourcing and procurement, preferably in engineered papers and nonwovens related industry.
- Excellent background in supplier risk management, commodity strategy development/execution, contract negotiations and manufacturing operations.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:
- Analytical mindset and excel skills
- Thorough knowledge of suppliers globally and global sourcing strategies; including low cost country sourcing experience, good knowledge of energy and logistic markets.
- Excellent financial acumen, ability to analyze budgets, international exchange rates, and financial ramifications of contracts and the ability to measure success and show results in bottom line.
- Excellent organization capabilities and project management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a matrix environment.
- Ability to have continuous improvement mindset
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
The person that assumes this role must possess the following personal attributes necessary for success within H&V in order to meet our business objectives:
- Safety Focus – The ability and propensity to take the practical actions necessary to ensure that workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses are minimized.
- Creativity and Innovation – The capacity to originate new or radical alternatives to traditional methods, approaches, and products.
- Customer Service Orientation – The ability to identify, understand, and give priority to satisfying the needs of internal and external customers.
- Quality Orientation – The ability and propensity to take action necessary to ensure that all work is completed with accuracy and integrity.
- Relationship Building – The ability and propensity to build and maintain friendly, reciprocal, and warm relationships or networks of contacts with people who are, or might someday be, useful in achieving sales and service-related goals.
- Change Orientation – The ability and propensity to respond positively and appropriately when confronted with the need to change.
- Achievement Motivation – The drive and determination to reject average performance and set challenging goals for self and others at H&V to achieve significant improvements.
LEADERSHIP-SPECIFIC COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
As a leader, the person that assumes this role must also possess the following personal attributes necessary for success within H&V in order to meet our business objectives:
- Developing Others – Give quality time and planned commitment to direct reports, providing processes and opportunities for them to understand their strengths & limitations in relation to a range of high quality and relevant competencies.
- Managing Performance – The ability to manage the contribution and performance of individuals and teams to ensure that objectives are achieved and standards met.
- Creating and Communicating a Vision – The ability to provide vision, goals, and direction and to inspire, motivate, and empower others to achieve these objectives.
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.
Production Worker West Groton, MA
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.