First Line Leader - Finished Products

International PaperSpringfield, OR
Onsite

About The Position

The Finished Products First Line Leader is responsible for the safety, leadership, and management of all Operation shift employees in the Finished Products Department (PM2 Shipping & OCC). This position works a rotating shift and will report directly to the Finished Products Business Unit Manager. The Operations First-Line Leader leads the crew and manages the operation to achieve operating plan objectives while keeping safety as the top priority.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years related experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Technical knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing process
  • Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations
  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills and ability to motivate others
  • Good written and verbal communications skills
  • Willingness to work rotating shift to include weekends and holidays as per schedule

Nice To Haves

  • Action Oriented
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Manages Conflict
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Collaborates
  • Plans & Aligns
  • Manages Complexity

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the other on-shift FLL to meet the overall shift safety and operating plans.
  • Be a safety leader for your crew, ensure safety is a core value, and always prioritize safety over production.
  • Daily observations of crew members and contractors for safe work practices
  • Provide on-shift environmental stewardship of the mill and community
  • Support crews with operating issues by providing leadership and guidance
  • Lead by example and ensure acceptable work practices are being followed
  • Enforce company policies and procedures, while maintaining a supportive work environment
  • Run the production model and balance recovery chemical volumes, pulp volumes, and paper volumes at optimum levels
  • Perform performance reviews with each crew member.
  • Approve employee time in our timekeeping system, Workbrain
  • Manage staffing needs on shift
  • Participate in incident investigations as required
  • Provide coaching when needed to improve employee performance
  • New employee onboarding and performance evaluations
  • Understand training priorities of the crew. Perform regular reviews on training progress to keep on track

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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