Sappi Limited

Manager, Mill Engineering

Sappi Limited$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing capital projects.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of 9 direct reports, including project engineers and technical specialists.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of large capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and corporate teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
  • Support mill maintenance activities by providing engineering expertise and resources as needed.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the engineering team.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Cloquet, MN
Department: Engineering

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for the execution of large-scale capital projects and support of mill maintenance activities. This role oversees a team of Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineers, as well as a Superintendent of Process Control and Automation, with additional reports across engineering and maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of 9 direct reports, including project engineers and technical specialists.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of large capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and corporate teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
  • Support mill maintenance activities by providing engineering expertise and resources as needed.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the engineering team.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing capital projects.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.


Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name: Danna Dahn

Email: [email protected]

Telephone number: 218-879-2393

About Sappi Limited

Sappi Limited is a South African pulp and paper company with global operations. It was originally incorporated as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited in 1936, and changed its name to Sappi Limited in 2008. The company produces and sells a range of paper and pulp products, including coated and uncoated fine papers, packaging papers, and speciality papers. Sappi Limited has manufacturing operations in South Africa, Europe, and North America, and sells its products in over 150 countries. The company is committed to sustainable forestry and has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Sappi Limited
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12,492 employees
Industry
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