
Pulp & Paper Industry Recruitment
Executive Search & Recruitment for the Pulp & Paper Industry
At Windermere Executive Search & Recruitment, we specialize in connecting pulp & paper companies with the top engineering, operations, and leadership talent needed to run efficient, sustainable, and profitable mills. With over 20 years of direct experience in the pulp & paper industry, we understand the unique technical and leadership challenges you face — from mill reliability to process optimization and capital projects.

Key Roles We Recruit For
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Paper Machine Superintendents & Managers
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Reliability & Maintenance Engineers
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Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineers
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Process & Chemical Engineers
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Plant Managers & Operations Leaders
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Project Managers (expansions, upgrades, and turnarounds)
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Sales & Business Development Professionals
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Executive Leadership (Directors, VPs, GMs)
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Why Partner With Us
Industry Experience That Delivers Results
Unlike generalist recruiters, we know pulp & paper from the inside out. Our founder’s career began in engineering and management roles within this sector, giving us unmatched insight into the skills, leadership styles, and technical expertise that make mills thrive. We leverage our network, industry knowledge, and proven search process to deliver candidates who add immediate and lasting value.
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We recruit for pulp and paper professionals nationwide, supporting mills and facilities across all major regions of the United States. Key locations include Maine (Rumford, Skowhegan, Jay), New Hampshire (Berlin), New York (Ticonderoga, Glens Falls), Wisconsin (Green Bay, Appleton, Wisconsin Rapids), Michigan (Escanaba, Quinnesec), Ohio (Chillicothe), and Minnesota (International Falls, Cloquet). In the Southeast, the industry is anchored in Georgia (Savannah, Augusta, Macon), Alabama (Mobile, Selma, Prattville), Florida (Palatka, Fernandina Beach), North Carolina (Roanoke Rapids, Canton), South Carolina (Georgetown, Hartsville), Virginia (Covington, Franklin), and Arkansas (Pine Bluff, Crossett). Along the Gulf Coast, major plants are located in Texas (Orange, Lufkin) and Louisiana (Baton Rouge, Bogalusa), while the Pacific Northwest continues to lead with facilities in Washington (Longview, Camas) and Oregon (Salem, Toledo, Halsey).