Performance Leader-Paper

First Quality•Defiance, OH

20h

About The Position

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®. We are seeking a Performance Leader-Paper for our First Quality Tissue Midwest located in Defiance, OH. This position will be responsible for overseeing operators in production control activities to ensure efficient material and workflow to support production plans. This position will offer challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem-solving methods to properly manage and support operation. Flexibility is a requirement for completing the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience with Paper industry or related continuous manufacturing process required.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
Standard knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing field.
Possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
Above average troubleshooting skills.
Analytical thought process by identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Demonstrates good leadership qualities – accountability, credibility, trust.
Employs excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Possess intermediate computer skills.
Detail oriented and thorough when completing work tasks.
Must be able to work: In wet, hot, and cold environments inside and outside the facility. In ear, eye, head, and foot protection areas (adhere to PPE guidelines). Under pressure of deadlines and managing moderate levels of stress. May be exposed to dust.
Ability to: Lift up to 50 pounds Walk long distances Climb steps Bend, stoop, stretch Stand on concrete for long periods of time Type and read small print on screen and blueprints/schematics
First 6 months, training in Anderson, South Carolina.
Up to 50% travel for first 24 months.

Responsibilities

Promote an action-oriented safety culture embracing safety as a core value, instilling and exemplifying a safety mindset for all team members resulting in an incident free workplace.
Work in conjunction with Quality department to ensure finished product satisfies all finished product quality standards.
Displays comprehensive knowledge and full understanding of the paper making process.
Complies with, and is a role model for, all First Quality safety and handbook protocol.
Lead troubleshooting initiatives and implement root cause corrective actions to address process upsets.
Develops operator troubleshooting guides; writes OJT procedures.
As a SME, provide both hands-on expertise to identify and resolve issues and provide OJT to the operators/leads as needed.
Provides mentoring and training resources to continually develop/improve operator skills.
Ensure teams are auditing critical process parameters on a daily/shift basis.
Analyze data to effectively troubleshoot and resolve production problems.
Assist PE in resolving any product specification related issues.
Demonstrates superior leadership capabilities in front of all team members.
Reinforces FQT management company direction and promotes positive change with the hourly workforce.
Collaborate with Maintenance department for daily, weekly and monthly outage maintenance work planning.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with Quality and Converting departments to efficiently resolve cross-department issues.
Support weekend work and alternate shifts as required to fulfill business needs.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!