
Project Executive-Construction Paper Operations
- Richmond, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Posted: May 22, 2024
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Locations
- Provide leadership and influence in shaping standards for Cap Ex optimization efforts by establishing objectives, strategies, and advocating cutting edge technologies, fit for purpose designs and low cost sourcing.
- Evaluate all Cap Ex proposals; validate assumptions, assess design elements and proposed costs: validate estimated returns and recommend opportunities to reduce overall project costs.
- Partner with BUs in the following tasks:
- Build Cap Ex investment strategy that aligns with overall business strategy to help the company grow: by repurposing assets, finding opportunity in greenfield projects, and even M&A
- Help to formulize Cap Ex allocation based on value creation potential.
- Provide out of box solution to lower down overall Cap Ex while maintaining optimal performance standard
- Help to connect and communicate with key suppliers, including the ones from low cost countries
- Regularly monitor the progress of Cap Ex implementation
- Help to make sure the project will run smooth during the start-up period
- Oversee the progress of Cap Ex projects and provide periodic reports to the Management Board and Founder.
- Evaluate opportunities for in-house designs of non-critical components to reduce project costs.
- Reduce Cap Ex investments by sourcing from cost competitive countries like Japan, Brazil, Taiwan.
- Contribute to the development of the annual Cap Ex plan based on expertise around machinery improvements/optimizations.
- Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
- Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
- Ability to supervise: 3 - 4 people
- Bachelor and above degree in Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical is preferred.
- Minimum five years specialized knowledge of Pulp & Paper manufacturing equipment and processes is required.
- Minimum five year management experience in pulp and paper global technology, production and operation.
- An innovative and forward-thinking leader.
- Ability to effectively lead change and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Highly motivated and result oriented.
- Proven track record of Cap Ex project management, turn-around, vendor management.
- Can effectively identify and evaluate technical and non-technical opportunities for improvement and translate them to financial terms that provides a business case and supports investment.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and improve existing processes/programs.
- Official Languages: English