Fine Paper Machine Shift Supervisor

Domtar Products•Hawesville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall function of the Fine Paper Machine (FPM) Shift Supervisor position is to coordinate the safe, cost-effective operation of the Fine Paper area at the mill’s sustaining rate; operate the area so that environmental compliance is maintained; coordinate between maintenance & operations on equipment repairs & outages; as well as proper handling of the labor force within the confines of the union contract and DAWS (Domtar Advanced Work System).

Requirements

A personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence.
Team player; can work as part of a team or in an independent setting.
Good communicator at all levels of organization to include listening, writing, and presenting.
Demonstrated commitment to work within and create a safe and healthy work environment.
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Paper, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline preferred.
If no degree, must have at least 5+ years of practical experience in a paper manufacturing facility.
If degree, must have at least 2+ years of experience in a paper manufacturing facility.
Experience working in a Process Safety Management environment within a leadership position preferred but not required.
Able to climb steps & ladders, open valves, lift & carry equipment; wear respirators and gas masks, and required to enter confined workspaces when needed.
Able to work in an environment with paper dust, heat, dirt, grease, chemicals, noise, and other industrial climates, both normal and abnormal/adverse weather conditions.
Able and willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift (currently "4 on & 4 off"), or as assigned related to relief positions.
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision and able to meet demands of a 24/7 operation
Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Office
Ability to utilize Hourly Time (payroll) software and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Proactive Safety Leader and Champions Domtar Safety Principles: All incidents are preventable; our commitment to safety is based on caring; line management is responsible and accountable for employee and contractor safety; we are personally accountable for our own safety; safety is a condition of employment.
Strong leader that supports goals of Fine Paper Mill department
Commitment to open communication
Actively engaging workforce to collaborate for continuous improvement and business results
Represents Domtar with honesty and integrity in all matters, including safety policy and PPE compliance
Assigning, reviewing, and planning work for crews and maintenance support
Resolving union disagreement and grievances at the first level
Set expectations, manage crew and individual performance, and implement plans to continually improved performance: Conduct performance evaluations and develop improvement plans for hourly employees; utilize both positive reinforcement as well as disciplinary action to manage performance; maintain positive, proactive culture and healthy working relationships within crew
Develop and manage training of the hourly team including new employee orientation to the department
Support Crew Training and priorities based on the DAWS requirements and needs of the crew skill sets.