Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jay, Maine, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Role

Responsible for procuring pulpwood for the Delmar, Maryland facility via stumpage acquisition and open-market purchases to meet budgeted fiber requirements.  Incumbent may also manage local or regional residual chip accounts that are delivered direct to the Spring Grove, Pennsylvania papermill.

 Accountabilities

·         The incumbent will purchase standing timber and open-market wood.

·         Responsible for accurately cruising and valuating both private-negotiated and bid timber.

·         Proficiency in contacting landowners and generating prospective timber leads.

·         Responsible for timber sale layout, administration, retirement, and closing work.

·         Responsible for developing new and maintaining existing working relationships with logging and transportation contractors.

·         As directed by the Forest Operations Manager, develop and maintain working relationships with area sawmills to ensure viable markets for controlled sawtimber and facilitating the procurement of residual chips.

·         Promote the Company Forest Certification program (SFI & FSC), as well as environmental compliance through adherence of BMP standards and Forest Certification principles.

·         Provide technical assistance to select suppliers and producers, promoting continuous improvement and high levels of performance that are sustainable and consistent.

·         Active participation in Company safety program.

·         Serve as the liaison with state and local agencies and trade associations as well as promoting a positive public image through civic involvement.

·         Assist Delmar Woodyard Manager with administrative, managerial, and/or operational items on occasion.

·         Bachelor’s degree from an SAF accredited school with 2 years of experience.

·         Become a licensed forester in Maryland within 2 years of hire.

·         Able to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment with high accountability.

·         Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite programs.

·         ArcView and/or GIS experience a plus.

·         Strong communication, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to safely walk through forested areas and active timber harvest sites.

·         Must be a self-starter and able to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly objectives.

·         Ability to work independently without supervision and in small team environments.

·         Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license.

·         Ability to travel throughout the Delmarva region, DE, MD, and VA

Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.