Production General Foreman - Stock Preparation

USG Corporation • Otsego Township, MI

98d • $82,560 - $110,040

About The Position

The Production General Foreman directs and supervises Otsego Paper LLC’s Stock Preparation areas to meet the paper machine’s TPH expectations. Areas of responsibility include Filler Plant and Liner Plant staff and operations, RPM support, environmental compliance, capital planning support, risk mitigation including fire protection, procurement, infrastructure, and utilities.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Foreman is primarily responsible for safety in the areas of supervision and for promoting strong safety performance. The role provides direction, guidance, and motivation to employees, and makes recommendations regarding discipline, performance assessments, terminations, layoffs, promotions, and transfers. The incumbent ensures adequate staffing and training, including personally training technicians to provide backup for key positions.

The role administers plant safety model programs, conducts required inspections and training, maintains records, supports reliability and maintenance activities, and coordinates vendor services and capital projects under the Production Manager’s direction. The Foreman is expected to identify technological improvements, support troubleshooting and equipment maintenance, and promote operational optimization, productivity, and employee retention.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform the job safely.
• Experience with operator and supervisor development and training.
• Experience developing and implementing operator training materials.
• Ability to use DCS and Ignition systems to evaluate process systems for optimization opportunities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with manufacturing, engineering, technical services, research, sales, and customers to determine product specifications and maximize product reliability and acceptance.
• Technical skills and ability to recognize and implement advancements in automation and technology.
• Ability to read and follow basic P&IDs, electrical one-lines, and mass and energy balances.
• Experience with SCADA and DCS operations to support areas during process upsets or coverage requirements.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Visual Work Management, and Operator Basic Care, with the ability to support effective implementation and use.
• Experience with Contemporary OCC, Flyleaf, or Signature Stock Preparation, including DCS, pulpers, screens, forward/reverse cleaners, and thickeners.
• Experience with papermill equipment reliability, including inspections, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, flowmeters, switches, and related equipment.
• Higher-level computer skills using systems such as Foxboro, ABB, Ignition, or Rockwell.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of prior papermill operations experience.
• At least 5 years of prior supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with the USG Safety Model Program, OSHA, FM Global, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Stock Preparation areas to meet the paper machine’s TPH expectations.
• Manage Filler Plant and Liner Plant staff and operations, including employee training and development, process optimization, equipment maintenance, RPM requirements, inspections, and SAR requirements.
• Promote safe working conditions, ensure employees comply with plant safety programs, and coordinate assigned safety model programs plant-wide.
• Enter, update, and investigate safety incidents in CORE in a timely manner.
• Administer plant Model Program responsibilities, including periodic inspections required by state regulations, insurance carriers, and company safety programs, and training plant personnel.
• Support the RPM Model and reliability activities; collaborate on work order scheduling and implement corrective actions from reliability investigations.
• Develop and conduct continuous in-plant skills training, and review and update training materials annually to reflect process changes.
• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, process efficiency, government reports, permits, and material requisitions.
• Develop and coordinate departmental programs that support plant profitability through reduced delays, improved productivity, and maintenance cost control.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, Factory Mutual, and company environmental and safety regulations, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain departmental morale to support productivity and employee retention.
• Ensure Stock Preparation areas are adequately staffed with properly trained personnel and personally participate in technician training.
• Supervise troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Coordinate vendor services and capital projects under the Production Manager’s direction.
• Keep abreast of technological improvements and recommend changes to enhance mill operations.
• Provide support requested by the Production Manager.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, available from the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Optional life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance.
• Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees and annual bonus potential for salaried employees, based on safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed