Dry End Assistant Superintendent

Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), a joint venture of the Stern Group and West Fraser Timber Company Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of premium paper products. Located in Whitecourt, Alberta, ANC operates a highly integrated, non-unionized paper mill recognized across North America for quality, performance, and operational excellence. The organization is well-financed, progressive, and regarded as one of the top companies in the paper industry. We are looking for a Dry End Assistant Superintendent to join our Paper Operations team at ANC in Whitecourt, AB. This role is critical to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance across key Dry End assets of the paper machine. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong Superintendent-level leadership capability, a high degree of asset ownership, and the ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable operational results supporting mill-wide goals related to safety, quality, production, and cost control. Responsibilities & Duties * Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for assigned Dry End assets, ensuring safe and efficient operation. * Act as the asset owner for key Dry End systems, managing them with a full business ownership mindset aligned to overall mill strategy. * Lead and develop the Asset Team through active engagement, coaching, and performance management. * Ensure safety and quality are always prioritized ahead of production, actively reinforcing safe work practices. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on production optimization, machine runnability, reliability, and cost performance. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational and mechanical issues in real time to minimize downtime and maintain production targets. * Understand and manage upstream and downstream impacts of Dry End decisions across the integrated mill. * Challenge the status quo respectfully while taking full ownership and accountability for results. * Other duties, as required. Dry End Asset Ownership * Dryer Section * Calender / Reel * Winder / Sort Deck * Core Cutter * Dye System * Auxiliary Systems What You Will Bring to the Role * Experience leading high-performance teams on paper machines. * In-depth knowledge of neutral printing and writing grades across a wide range of basis weights. * Strong expertise in production optimization, machine efficiency, and runnability improvement. * Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues under real-time conditions. * Post-secondary education as an Engineering Technologist or Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Control), and/or equivalent industry experience with formal training. * Broad understanding of integrated TMP paper mill operations, including pulping, stock preparation, wet end, dry end, and finishing operations. What We Offer * A key leadership role within a high-performing, integrated paper mill. * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. * Supportive leadership culture focused on safety, people development, and continuous improvement. Long-term career development opportunities within Mill Operations and broader leadership roles.

Provide operational oversight and leadership for Dry End assets to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage the asset team to meet mill-wide production and quality goals.

Requires a degree in Engineering or as an Engineering Technologist, or equivalent industry experience. Candidates must have proven experience leading high-performance teams on paper machines with deep knowledge of printing and writing grades.

• Competitive Salary • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Career Development Opportunities

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• Operational Leadership
• Asset Management
• Production Optimization
• Machine Runnability
• Troubleshooting
• Performance Management
• Cost Control
• Safety Management
• Quality Control
• Process Engineering
• Coaching
• Continuous Improvement

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week