About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at ​https://ryamglobal.com

RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent.

RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

How you’ll shape the future of the Machines Department:

• Develop to strategic objectives for improving key performance indicators such as safety, quality, production, reliability.
• Translate strategic plans into actionable events and measure the results of the strategic efforts with scorecards to generate immediate feedback and timely course corrections.
• Recruit, train, and develop a team of hourly operations personnel.
• Lead the reliability team for the machine area to ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of equipment.
• Ensure safety of the area including accident analysis and reporting.
• Develop and maintain operating standards.
• Ensure timely review of all operating information and resolve unfavorable trends. Understand daily operating costs and control strategies.
• Lead timely review of all mechanical failures to include performing root cause analysis.

You’ll be someone who can bring:

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
• 5 to 10 years minimum experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a production environment
• Extensive operations and troubleshooting knowledge, equipment operation, and maintenance of pulp machinery.

Why you’ll love working for RYAM:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term / Long term disability
• Bonus / Merit
• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Excellent culture based on respect and teamwork

EOE/Vet/Disability