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Position Summary

The Senior Director of Information Technology leads the global IT function at H&V, ensuring reliable systems, secure infrastructure, and data-driven solutions that enable the company’s manufacturing, commercial, and financial operations.

This role focuses on execution excellence, operational reliability, and disciplined delivery of enterprise technology initiatives — including ERP/MES platforms, infrastructure, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The Senior Director partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Commercial leaders, and works collaboratively across Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, HR, and Compliance to ensure IT services and investments directly support business priorities and performance goals. This position reports to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Execution

• Lead and develop a global IT organization focused on service and accountability.

• Translate strategic objectives into executable IT plans and roadmaps.

• Ensure reliable operation of core systems and infrastructure globally.

• Strengthen IT governance, delivery processes, and performance metrics.

2. Systems and Platform Management

• Oversee enterprise applications (Oracle, TIPS/Lovis, MES, Planful, etc.).

• Lead ERP roadmap execution in partnership with process owners.

• Support Finance and Commercial teams with data and reporting accuracy.

3. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

• Maintain robust cybersecurity practices and network reliability.

• Manage vendors and optimize service delivery

4. Business Partnership and Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with plant and functional leaders.

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Communicate performance, budgets, and project updates clearly to leadership.

Success in the First 12 Months

1. Operational Reliability: Consistent system uptime and reliable IT service delivery.

   2. ERP and Platform Execution: Achieve roadmap milestones and stakeholder alignment.

   3. Financial and Vendor Discipline: Improve IT spend transparency and reporting.

   4. Team and Culture: Strengthen trust through communication and responsiveness.

   5. Cybersecurity: Standardize global infrastructure and security performance metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8–10 years of progressive IT leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, data integration, and infrastructure.

• Proven ability to lead through change and improve service delivery.

• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multi-site operations.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on operator – detailed yet strategic.

  • Service-minded leader – responsive and dependable.

  • Structured and reliable – delivers with discipline.

  • Team builder – develops and empowers global IT staff.

  • Calm communicator – clear and solutions-oriented.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Process Engineer will lead, and support projects aimed at driving continuous process and product improvements for the Floyd, VA site. Leveraging engineering expertise, Six Sigma methodology, and Lean manufacturing techniques, the role will plan, develop, and implement solutions that enhance product quality, process capability, efficiency, reliability, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute improvement opportunities, while fostering best practices and knowledge sharing. The role requires adaptability to evolving priorities, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver measurable results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes on process improvements in batch, melting, fiberization, collection and packaging operations as identified, using project management methodologies and cross functional collaboration
• Evaluates, initiates and leads various projects targeting process energy savings and environmental sustainability
• Recommends modifications to processes and systems to address and correct deficiencies or variances
• Develops process control plans that result in higher Cpk values on products
• Studies existing process capabilities and directs improvement projects which support customer needs and business goals
• Develops an understanding of customer requirements and promotes partnering relationships and data sharing that would establish cause and effect (if any) between fiber and media properties
• Identifies capital and non-capital needs for process improvement, aiding in their design and implementation. Includes the initiation of CAPEX requests and effective management of the respective FEL process
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods and standards
• Applies statistical techniques and lean principles to every day data collection, analysis and report-outs
• Recommends process specifications for all equipment and systems. Coordinates process audits of deviations, and uses the information for specification development, process and equipment changes, and training
• Tracks and reports on manufacturing performance
• Observes and inspects conditions of processes and the fibers resultant physical property attributes to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Confers with production to optimize process and product changes and analyzes and assists in planning work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Partners with R&D to maximize process/product opportunities and executes, as site production representative, on production trials
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Develops and provides problem-solving process training to manufacturing employees as needed
• Assists the Operations Site Leadership to ensure a consistently high standard of housekeeping within the mill and/or areas of responsibility
• Assists in the identification/resolution of non-conforming product and complaints
• Follows all site safety requirements and assists in the identification and development of safety programs and investigations

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or other technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes preferably in a continuous, nonwovens, or rolled goods manufacturing process

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Flexible, self-motivated, and team oriented
• Carding, web handling and converting experience preferred
• Hands-on technical approach with operating teams, maintenance, and R&D
• Data driven with experience in basic statistics and statistical process control
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls associated with manufacturing processes
• Lean, six-sigma experience
• 6S experience
• Computer skills desirable, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Minitab

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to support corporate objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:  While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop.  The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Work Environment:  Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts.  The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

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Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$70,000.00 – $102,900.00

Hollingsworth & Vose is seeking a Sales Operations Analyst to join our newly formed Sales Operations team who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about operational excellence. This role is pivotal in supporting our Commercial organization by providing accurate reporting and insight into our sales and service metrics.  The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, and can balance multiple priorities while delivering exceptional results.

• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, order rates, pipeline progression, customer service metrics, and complaints to support the global commercial team, plus identify trends and areas for improvement
• Provide insight into sales trends and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and to support best-in-class meeting preparation and follow through.
• Support leadership with dashboards and insights for strategic decision making
• Act as CRM data steward to proactively monitor and drive CRM system clean up efforts to ensure quality and data accuracy of supporting sales data.
• Utilize Power BI, Excel, and other data reporting tools and features to enhance report functionality and user experience
• Assist in the development and execution of operational strategies, reports, and technology that align with overall business objectives
• Proactively recommend changes and support the implementation of new processes and tools.
• Work closely with commercial team leaders to understand their objectives, challenges, and reporting needs.
• Provide support for ad hoc reporting requests to assist with customer meetings, as well as specific projects or initiatives.
• Act as the point of contact for reporting inquiries and support various teams in understanding and leveraging data.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational enhancement, and present insights and recommendations based on findings
• Manage assigned projects to drive increased operational efficiency as needed
• Collaborate on enhancements to sales tools (e.g., CRM) and overall process
• Comfortable operating in a lean team structure with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities and execute.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively cross functionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in a similar analytics-based role or 4 years of experience within a critical thinking field (economics, finance, accounting, engineering, operations, etc.)
• Sharp analytical skills and an “insight-ready” mindset to not just report the data but also generate insights and provide business recommendations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a broad set of stakeholders
• Experience in program management, and comfort multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional problem-solver, with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Adept with and quick to learn tools to analyze data including PowerBI, Excel, and CRM based analytics tools.
• Ability to present fresh ideas without a fear of challenging the status quo.
• Previous sales and/or customer-facing experience helpful
• Understanding of sales, demand management, forecasting, and customer service processes preferred.

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Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$60,000.00 – $90,900.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will lead and execute HR functions at our Floyd, Va. facility, serving as a strategic partner to site leadership and a champion for employee engagement. This role is responsible for overseeing onboarding, policy administration, labor relations, and compliance, while driving initiatives that foster a positive and productive workplace culture. The Senior Generalist will also support other HR staff and contribute to broader organizational HR strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to plant leadership and employees, promoting a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, proactive sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
• Manage complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and recommend resolutions aligned with company values and legal compliance
• Interpret and enforce HR policies and procedures consistently across the site; contribute to policy development and refinement
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams across locations to ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including maintenance of employee records and required reporting
• In partnership with site Environmental, Health and Safety team, administer Workers’ Compensation and Disability programs, ensuring timely case management and documentation
• Lead the preparation and submission of annual reports, including the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and other compliance documents
• Design and support employee engagement initiatives, community outreach, and internal communications
• Mentor junior HR staff and provide guidance on HR operations and professional development

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives and influence across all levels of the organization

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines: employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, DEI, and employment law
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong sense of leadership, integrity, and accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:  While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop.  The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Work Environment:  Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts.  The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day safe and efficient operation of the Floyd Plant 2 location, by providing operational leadership to drive a continuous improvement culture that delivers results in the key areas of EHS (Environmental, health and safety), delivery, quality, productivity, and cost to achieve business objectives and goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for safety leadership, culture and results for Floyd Plant 2 Plant.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities optimizing operational efficiencies, service levels, and cost.
• Manage the work of all production employees, provide leadership ensuring the required competencies are in place to promote safety, quality, and productivity of production employees, and manage performance of all production employees.
• Identify critical bottlenecks, actions for resolution, and resource requirements.
• Prioritize and manage the work of employees managing processes to effectively drive improvements in process capability and plant performance.
• Manage the work of all employees scheduling Plant 2 production assets and oversee production schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of employees, machines, and equipment.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, operating or production problems, and product quality.
• Consult with maintenance and engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve safety, production and quality of products.
• Ensure compliance through teamwork for all Standard Operating Procedures within the Plant.
• Maintain all quality requirements and work closely with the Quality Department in promoting quality and efficiency improvements.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement activities to effectively eliminate waste.
• Produce weekly or monthly production reports and analysis.
• Lead/support capital planning, spending justification, equipment installation, and startup processes for Plant 2.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations, company policy, rules of conduct, governmental regulations, and good housekeeping procedures.
• Support Operations Leadership in his/her efforts to effectively establish the priorities for the day and to assist the Operating Crews (when required) to implement the action plans to address those priorities.
• Partner with Research & Development to review and approve development work on production assets and provide appropriate operations support throughout new product development life cycle to schedule trials, evaluate safety and product/process capability, commercialize products, and implement process improvements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years related manufacturing experience
• Strong leadership ability
• Flexible and positive attitude towards change
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle constant changes and multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Continuous Improvement principles & concepts

LEADERSHIP SPECIFIC COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Entrepreneur mindset
• Enterprise Perspective
• Inclusive Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Cultivates Innovation
• Drives Results

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:  While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop.  The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Work Environment:  Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts.  The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Process Engineer will lead, and support projects aimed at driving continuous process and product improvements for the Hawkinsville, GA site. Leveraging engineering expertise, Six Sigma methodology, and Lean manufacturing techniques, the role will plan, develop, and implement solutions that enhance product quality, process capability, efficiency, reliability, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute improvement opportunities, while fostering best practices and knowledge sharing. The role requires adaptability to evolving priorities, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver measurable results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes on process improvements in batch, melting, fiberization, collection and packaging operations as identified, using project management methodologies and cross functional collaboration
• Evaluates, initiates and leads various projects targeting process energy savings and environmental sustainability
• Recommends modifications to processes and systems to address and correct deficiencies or variances
• Develops process control plans that result in higher Cpk values on products
• Studies existing process capabilities and directs improvement projects which support customer needs and business goals
• Develops an understanding of customer requirements and promotes partnering relationships and data sharing that would establish cause and effect (if any) between fiber and media properties
• Identifies capital and non-capital needs for process improvement, aiding in their design and implementation. Includes the initiation of CAPEX requests and effective management of the respective FEL process
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods and standards
• Applies statistical techniques and lean principles to every day data collection, analysis and report-outs
• Recommends process specifications for all equipment and systems. Coordinates process audits of deviations, and uses the information for specification development, process and equipment changes, and training
• Tracks and reports on manufacturing performance
• Observes and inspects conditions of processes and the fibers resultant physical property attributes to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Confers with production to optimize process and product changes and analyzes and assists in planning work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Partners with R&D to maximize process/product opportunities and executes, as site production representative, on production trials
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Develops and provides problem-solving process training to manufacturing employees as needed
• Assists the Operations Site Leadership to ensure a consistently high standard of housekeeping within the mill and/or areas of responsibility
• Assists in the identification/resolution of non-conforming product and complaints
• Follows all site safety requirements and assists in the identification and development of safety programs and investigations

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or other technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes preferably in a continuous, nonwovens, or rolled goods manufacturing process

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Flexible, self-motivated, and team oriented
• Plastics extrusion (meltblown or spunbond) experience preferred
• Hands-on technical approach with operating teams, maintenance, and R&D
• Data driven with experience in basic statistics and statistical process control
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls associated with manufacturing processes
• Lean, six-sigma experience
• 6S experience
• Computer skills desirable, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Minitab

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to support corporate objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:  While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop.  The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Work Environment:  Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts.  The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs intermediate professional engineering design and project management assignments requiring the application of engineering theory and the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems; exercises independent decision-making authority; applies technical engineering knowledge to the solution of design, maintenance, improvement and construction problems pertaining to the Company’s production and facility-related projects; and performs related duties as assigned.  Shoulders the project work responsibility with ease and a teamwork mentality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists engineering staff in planning and execution of major projects.
• Manages projects from inception to completion. Develops project proposals including scope, budget, schedule, and resources. Manages project contractor behaviors and uses all site paper trails and policies accordingly.
• Performs project management duties as assigned by manger, including preparing cost estimates, serving as liaison between Company and contractor, checking progress of work, keeping project records, recording changes as they occur and making reports.
• Inspects projects, equipment installations and construction work in progress to ensure compliance with contractual stipulations and all applicable codes and statutes.
• Assists in budget preparation by preparing input data, calculating costs, and writing justifications for capital improvement projects.
• Leads and assists in developing and presenting funding requests. Develops project concepts using information gathered through research and investigation; performs necessary computations; does cost/benefit analysis; makes recommendations on design criteria; produces preliminary and final designs after approval; makes modifications in design if needed.
• Executes in contract bidding process including writing specifications, estimating probable costs, preparing bid documents, reviewing contractor qualifications, participating in meetings with contractors and monitoring work progress after contract is awarded.
• Conducts research that may include a review of current literature, field investigations, pilot studies, contact with public agencies and computer search; analyzes and reports on data gathered, including cost/benefit ratios for alternative methodologies. Provides technical advice to research and maintenance personnel.
• Operates computers to input or obtain data, research master files, analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports and maintain data files; runs prepared programs, modifies existing programs as needed for specific application and assists in writing new programs; helps develop and run computer modeling and management information system programs.
• Demonstrates and executes with a safety, environmental mindset. Designs and executes to established external and internal regulations.
• Demonstrates a high level of administrative productivity. Completes projects, completes assignments, and pulls activity to the work plate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical Engineer Degree
• 3+ years’ experience in related work, preferably in a manufacturing or equipment related environment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Project Management
• Well-developed technical, verbal, and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop. The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel, or crouch, balance.

Work Environment: Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals. Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts. The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will lead and execute HR functions at our Hawkinsville, GA. facility, serving as a strategic partner to site leadership and a champion for employee engagement. This role is responsible for overseeing onboarding, policy administration, labor relations, and compliance, while driving initiatives that foster a positive and productive workplace culture. The Senior Generalist will also support other HR staff and contribute to broader organizational HR strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to plant leadership and employees, promoting a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, proactive sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
• Manage complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and recommend resolutions aligned with company values and legal compliance
• Interpret and enforce HR policies and procedures consistently across the site; contribute to policy development and refinement
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams across locations to ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including maintenance of employee records and required reporting
• In partnership with site Environmental, Health and Safety team, administer Workers’ Compensation and Disability programs, ensuring timely case management and documentation
• Lead the preparation and submission of annual reports, including the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and other compliance documents
• Design and support employee engagement initiatives, community outreach, and internal communications
• Mentor junior HR staff and provide guidance on HR operations and professional development

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives and influence across all levels of the organization

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines: employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, DEI, and employment law
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong sense of leadership, integrity, and accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:  While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop.  The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Work Environment:  Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts.  The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas.

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Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Strategic Account Manager who combines deep technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills to drive the growth of our strategic liquid filtration portfolio.

The ideal candidate will excel at building strong, credible relationships with customers, influencing decision-making through technical depth, strategic insight, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers solve complex challenges using our innovative filtration technologies.

About Us:

We are a leading innovator in advanced filtration solutions, developing high-performance liquid filtration technologies that will enable the evolution of critical processes in the life sciences sector. Our mission is to advance filtration science to improve manufacturing processes, promote sustainability, and enable safer, more effective therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic liquid filtration products across a targeted customer base, with a strong emphasis on new business development, strategic account expansion, and customer application alignment.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, credibility-based relationships with key decision-makers, technical influencers, and executive sponsors within customer organizations.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their specific application needs and position optimized filtration solutions across upstream, downstream, and ancillary processes.
• Actively identify and develop new target accounts, while deepening engagement and expanding share within existing customers.
• Sell consultatively by diagnosing customer challenges and proposing solution-based filtration strategies that deliver measurable value and improve process outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with application engineering, R&D, marketing, and product management teams to translate customer needs, industry trends, and competitive insights into commercial action.
• Support account managers with opportunities outside of life sciences providing guidance and consultations.
• Act as the voice of the customer internally to guide new product development and portfolio strategy.
• Maintain accurate, CRM-based tracking of customer interactions, opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and account activities.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, technical seminars, and customer training events, enhancing technical brand visibility and engagement.
• Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets aligned with strategic growth objectives.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of sales, account management, or technical customer engagement experience within the biopharmaceutical market, with a strong focus on liquid filtration products.
• Deep technical understanding of biopharmaceutical processes, including upstream production, downstream purification, and ancillary fluid management (such as media preparation, buffer filtration, and cleaning solution filtration).
• Proven success building trusted, credibility-based relationships, influencing customer decision-making through technical depth, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and consultative selling skills, with a demonstrated ability to connect across technical, operational, and executive levels.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align filtration solutions to broader customer process goals, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation needs.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and strong organizational discipline in managing opportunity pipelines, forecasting, and strategic account planning.
• Experience in food & beverage, industrial, or water treatment markets is a strong plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–60% to maintain strong customer presence, attend trade shows and conferences to network and drive business growth.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to delivering customer success through innovative filtration technologies.

Location:

This is a home-office-based role with frequent regional travel to our business offices, customer sites, trade shows, and industry events.

This senior-level position offers a unique opportunity to lead with technical expertise, strategic influence, and customer-centered collaboration, directly contributing to the success and growth of a high-priority strategic portfolio.

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Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

The Role

Working closely with senior Sales, Marketing, Customer Operations, R&D, and Finance leaders, the Director, Commercial Finance, will supervise pricing, top-line reporting, planning, and analysis, collaborating closely with the H&V Commercial teams (sales account management and product management) to offer insightful perspectives on business operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), this role will support the development of the annual revenue and sales incentive plan, revenue projections, monthly revenue and customer reporting, as well as comprehensive commercial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, analysis of significant business and market trends, actual versus budget/standard variances, and detailed executive-level explanations of business performance drivers. Additionally, the position will entail long range planning responsibilities and strategic investment ROI analytics for potential new business expansion opportunities and product development.

The Director, Commercial Finance will oversee a team of pricing and commercial finance analysts to collaborate with the Commercial and R&D functions on crucial strategic initiatives, including pricing dynamics, margin management, contract administration, and investment prioritization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

▪ Serve as a finance partner to the Commercial organization, offering financial leadership, guidance, and insight including opportunity pipeline conversion, gross-to-net accounting, and financial reporting of monthly/quarterly results for the Commercial group, as well as pricing analysis.

▪ Spearhead efforts to enhance the Company’s capability to provide revenue guidance and periodically report against such guidance to steer commercial practices, including aligning product margins, devising pricing increase strategies, and exploring potential pricing tools.

▪ Champion the Revenue Council who will be responsible for developing, reviewing, maintaining, and governing the global pricing guidelines for the organization.

▪ Oversee all pricing, rebate schemes, discount requests, and consignment inventory programs to thoughtfully manage the enterprise’s top and bottom-line.

▪ Manage the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) in coordination with the HR function, including program design, quarterly payments, special incentive programs, and SIP Committee.

▪ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure alignment of sales/demand plans, resulting in seamless supply chain operations.

▪ Co-lead the new product development process to bring financial rigor and governance into the stage-gate process to maximize returns on R&D investments; develop Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to measure post-launch success rate.

▪ Identify and lead special projects and analyses that offer strategic, financial, and analytical insights for decision-making, advocating for continuous improvement initiatives.

▪ Support the strategic planning process, including the long-range plan, including customer/competitor trending and potential market expansion and/or new product development analytics.

▪ Assist in preparing analysis, commentary, and presentation materials for monthly and quarterly financial review meetings, including those with the Board of Directors.

▪ Lead initiatives beyond budgeting and planning, collaborating across departments to drive operational efficiencies while scaling the business.

▪ Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assume new responsibilities and assignments as they arise, assisting with various ad hoc projects as needed.

Profile

The Director, Commercial Finance, will exhibit the ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems requiring timely decisions using sound judgment. The ideal candidate is also adept at “rolling up their sleeves” with the team to produce high-quality work products; a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functional lines and thrives on adding value and making a difference. A flexible and nimble style coupled with rigorous attention to detail and high ongoing service delivery is critical for success.

Education and Experience:

▪ Experience with commercial product pricing, market analysis, contract negotiation, supply side (including raw materials), and the commercialization process highly preferred.

▪ Experience with global sales and manufacturing footprint desirable.

▪ Experience with process industry, commercial analysis in the process industry and customer/contract negotiations, particularly related to index-linked pricing preferred.

▪ Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop strategic frameworks to facilitate decision-making around complex opportunities.

▪ Flexibility and the ability to leverage ad hoc financial opportunities and innovative thinking to adapt to rapidly evolving situations and meet challenging timelines.

▪ Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (e.g., product forecasts, P&L, NPV models, etc.)

▪ Strong MS Excel skills required; experience with Oracle, Salesforce or other CRM, and PowerBI are advantageous.

▪ Experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams, with the ability to deliver on project timelines, progress, and outcomes in small company/startup environments.

▪ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives and the board effectively.

▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Advanced/Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, or a similar field preferred.

▪ 10+ years of experience in a corporate finance role required.

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Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Worker will be responsible for operating, assisting, and supporting paper machine operations. This involves working with high speed, continuous process equipment and forklift operation. Once trained, the employees will be assigned to an entry-level position or utility position. Upon successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, they will become members of the USW Local 0880 bargaining unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Paper Machine and reminder, assisting in materials movement, labeling and packaging, collecting and removing broke/scrap materials, performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the general Mill area and other tasks as assigned by crew leaders and Supervision.
• General knowledge of safe practices and safe performance of all duties, including proper use of PPE, proper operation of fork trucks and attachments, strict adherence to all safe practices and guidelines and general safe conduct at all times in the Mill.
• And other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Work experience in an industrial environment preferred. Paper Mill experience a plus.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Computer skills and able to conduct work tasks on computer systems are preferred.

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful candidates will be team players with good communication skills (English), good math and mechanical skills, safe working records, and the ability to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS:

• Candidates must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, bending, reaching.
• Ability to use PPE as required to perform work safely.
• Acceptable hearing and eyesight required.
• Requires working 12-hour shifts rotating shifts including alternating weekends.
• Position involves working in Mill and Warehouse environments.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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