Production General Foreman - Stock Preparation

USG Corporation•Otsego, MI

7d•$82,560 - $110,040•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent provides effective direction and supervision of Stock Preparation Areas of Otsego Paper LLC to meet the TPH expectations from the Paper Machine. The areas of responsibility include but are not limited to Filler Plant staff and operations, Liner Plant staff and operations, RPM support, area environmental compliance, supporting plant capital planning, supporting risk mitigation (including fire protection), purchasing/procurement, area infrastructure and utilities. Reporting to the Production Manager, the incumbent is foremost responsible for the safety of the areas of supervision and must continually elicit a high standard of safety performance from the personnel under their supervision. The General Foreman must not only be proficient in all aspects of Stock Preparation but equally competent in their general managerial abilities since they are required to provide direction, guidance, and motivation to their employees. The individual will make recommendations on such matters as discipline, performance assessments, terminations, layoffs, promotions, and transfers. This position consists of but is not limited to the following job roles and responsibilities: Management of the Filler Plant staff and operations, Management of the Liner Plant staff and operations, Experience with Contemporary OCC / Flyleaf / Signature Stock Preparation, Experience with papermill equipment reliability. The incumbent must ensure that their areas of supervision are sufficiently staffed with properly trained personnel to meet operational requirements. This requires the incumbent to be personally involved in the training of technicians to insure an adequate back-up for all key positions. The incumbent also functions as one of the plant's Model Program Administrators and is responsible for (1) conducting periodic inspections in accordance with state regulations, insurance carriers' requirements, and Company Safety programs; and (2) conducting training of plant personnel in accordance with the plant's Model Program requirements. The incumbent must keep abreast of technological improvement opportunities to recommend changes to enhance the mill operations. He/she must also be fully proficient in supervising employees in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance work, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls. He/she is also responsible for the coordination of various vendor services and capital projects under the direction of the Production Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to perform this job safely.
Experience with operator/supervisor development and training.
Experience with development and implementation of operator training materials.
Ability to effectively utilize DCS and Ignition systems to evaluate process systems for optimization opportunities.
Ability to develop successful relationships with manufacturing, engineering, tech services, research, sales and customers.
Highly developed technical skills with an ability to propel the plant forward by recognizing and implementing advancements in automation and technology.
Must be able to enter, update and investigate safety incidents in CORE in a timely manner.
Maintain safe working conditions for all departmental reports and ensure their compliance with Plant Safety Programs.
Coordinate all safety model programs of responsibility (i.e. training) on a plant-wide basis.
Shares responsibility to define work order schedules.
Ensures physical, electrical and mechanical asset health to the maximum extent possible.
Annually review and update training materials to reflect process changes.
Can read and follow basic P&ID’s, electrical one-lines, mass and energy balances, etc.
Has experience with SCADA and DCS operations to support areas during process upsets or coverage requirements.
Display competencies in communication, decision making/problem solving, developing others, energy, drive, ambition, job knowledge, leadership, managing conflict/negotiation, managing resources, work quality and effective leadership.
Familiarity with manufacturing initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Visual Work Management and Operator Basic Care and possesses the skills to ensure that implementation and utilization of the initiatives is effective in the paper mill.
Proficient in all aspects of Stock Preparation.
Competent in general managerial abilities.
Required to provide direction, guidance, and motivation to employees.
Makes recommendations on discipline, performance assessments, terminations, layoffs, promotions, and transfers.
Experience with Contemporary OCC / Flyleaf / Signature Stock Preparation.
Experience with papermill equipment reliability.
Proficient in supervising employees in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance work, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
5+ years of prior papermill operations experience preferred.
5+ years of prior Supervisory or Management experience preferred.
USG Safety Model Program, OSHA, FM Global and Environmental compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides effective direction and supervision of Stock Preparation Areas to meet TPH expectations.
Manages Filler Plant staff and operations, including training, optimization, maintenance, RPM program, inspections, and SAR requirements.
Manages Liner Plant staff and operations, including training, optimization, maintenance, RPM program, inspections, and SAR requirements.
Supports plant capital planning and risk mitigation, including fire protection.
Oversees purchasing/procurement for the area.
Manages area infrastructure and utilities.
Ensures compliance with local, state, Factory Mutual, and Company environmental and safety regulations.
Recommends and implements corrective actions for environmental and safety compliance.
Assists with the administration of the RPM Model and reliability activities.
Shares responsibility to develop and implement corrective actions identified through reliability investigations.
Develops and conducts a program for continuous in-plant skills training and development.
Maintains well organized and accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, process efficiency, government agency reports, permits, and material requisitions.
Develops and coordinates a comprehensive departmental responsibility program to maximize profit through low delay, improved productivity, and maintenance cost control.
Ensures areas of supervision are sufficiently staffed with properly trained personnel.
Conducts periodic inspections in accordance with state regulations, insurance carriers' requirements, and Company Safety programs.
Conducts training of plant personnel in accordance with the plant's Model Program requirements.
Keeps abreast of technological improvement opportunities to recommend changes to enhance mill operations.
Supervises employees in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance work, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls.
Coordinates various vendor services and capital projects under the direction of the Production Manager.
Maintains a high level of morale within the department.