Paper Mill Supervisor

Ahlstrom•Kaukauna, WI

About The Position

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? The Paper Mill Supervisor has overall responsibility for managing the daily activities of on-shift crews in the paper mill, including directing shift maintenance demands for operating the business. This is a key position that works closely with other mill shift supervisors to ensure employee safety, quality, maintenance, and productivity goals are met. The Paper Mill Supervisor provides management leadership across the mill during off hours, on nights, and weekends, acting as a key member of the mill’s emergency response process.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Experience as a process engineer, temporary supervisor, or comparable role, in a paper manufacturing facility a plus
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to manage employee relations with positive outcomes
Above-average process orientation skills with a focus on process improvement
Experience in a union environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage and direct a team to achieve desired goals
A safety leader with knowledge of industry safety standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Aptitude for learning new software systems
Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays
Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Skills
Integrity and Trust
Peer Relationships
Priority Setting
Problem Solving
Interpersonal savvy
Time Management
Approachability
Ethics & Values and the ability to work comfortably in stressful situations

Nice To Haves

Experience as a process engineer, temporary supervisor, or comparable role, in a paper manufacturing facility a plus
Experience in a union environment preferred

Responsibilities

Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
Administer consistent application of all company policies.
Ensure on-shift performance meets work standards.
Communicate expectations to employees and evaluate performance.
Address individual or crew underperformance and take appropriate action.
Responsible for productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping.
Provide crews with needed equipment and training resources; provide guidance to foster individual growth.
Assist department trainers in making sure employees’ training requirements are completed.
Participate and/or lead identified daily production meetings and monthly crew meetings.
Audit crews to ensure they are working safely, following safety requirements, and are able to identify potential hazards.
Appropriately correct safety hazards and unsafe acts in a timely manner.
Lead safety investigations.
Assess processes for effectiveness and implement improvements.
Provide leadership in emergency situations.