Production Shift Supervisor

New-Indy Containerboard•Oxnard, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor oversees Mill Technicians and daily mill operations to meet production, quality, safety, environmental, and equipment-reliability goals. The role manages scheduling and training, maintains compliance with HR policies, standard operating procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement, and coordinates with crew members, maintenance, other Shift Supervisors, and management. The supervisor directly leads 15 non-exempt Mill Technicians and performs supervisory duties including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, recognizing and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems. The position is performed throughout a large Paper Mill, including equipment areas, the yard, and receiving and shipping. Work involves a combination of physical activities over a full 12-hour shift and exposure to loud noise, wet or humid conditions, and other occasional mill hazards. Personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of paper mill experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and ability to learn new applications.
Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
Well-developed people skills, including the ability to build lasting relationships, provide recognition, and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing for long periods, walking throughout a large facility, reaching, bending, twisting, gripping tools, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and moving, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds).
Ability to occasionally sit and drive heavy machinery such as a bobcat, forklift, and clamp truck.
Close vision, depth perception, verbal communication, and hearing abilities.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of heavy manufacturing experience.
Managerial experience.
At least five years of experience in the paper industry.
Detail-oriented, managerial courage, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Manage Mill Technicians’ time, schedules, and training to support mill goals, production, quality, and on-grade uptime KPIs.
Ensure compliance with HR policies, standard operating procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement.
Promote safety and environmental compliance through training, meetings, and enforcement of policies.
Conduct new employee orientation, training, and daily toolbox talks.
Work with crew members and maintenance to perform root cause failure analysis for paper breaks and mechanical failures.
Assess individual training needs and plan training.
Plan employee work schedules to meet production needs.
Work with the Production Manager to plan and execute mill maintenance shutdowns.
Ensure basic care rounds, operator maintenance, housekeeping, and effective use of maintenance resources to maintain equipment.
Champion continuous improvement processes and equipment reliability.
Communicate with crew members, other Shift Supervisors, and management through shift turnovers, breakout meetings, and daily reporting.
Work with crew members to resolve issues or complaints and communicate concerns to the Production Manager and Human Resources Manager when necessary.
Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct employees; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other assigned functions.