Production Shift Supervisor

Global Cellulose Fibers•Columbus, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator is a frontline leadership role supporting Global Cellulose Fibers’ Columbus Mill in Columbus, Mississippi. The position leads shift operations and directs hourly employees to achieve objectives in safety, environmental compliance, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost performance. It coordinates resources, executes daily operating strategies, develops team members, and drives operational excellence. The mill produces bleached softwood pulp for paper and specialty products. The role works rotating 12-hour shifts, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m., on a 28-day rotation that switches between nights and days weekly. The rotation includes seven day shifts, seven night shifts, and 14 days off every 28 days, with 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next. The supervisor leads and develops employees, promotes safe and environmentally responsible operations, monitors production and quality, coordinates with maintenance and support teams, communicates operating plans, and completes required records and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mill process knowledge, or learning agility and critical-thinking ability.
Ability to coach and develop team members.
Ability to collaborate with peers and work well with others.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set clear expectations and provide worthwhile, helpful feedback.
Ability to resolve conflict and deliver clear, problem-focused communications.
Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pulp and paper industry.
Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of the Columbus Mill Growth and Progression System and the Columbus Operations Model.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees, motivating them toward common goals in a non-union environment.
Set performance expectations; provide coaching and feedback; and support staffing, onboarding, training, and employee development.
Promote engagement, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Champion an injury-free workplace and promote safety excellence.
Ensure safety audits and preventive-maintenance safety routes are completed and documented, and correct deviations.
Ensure incidents, near misses, and damage to company equipment are promptly communicated, documented, and investigated.
Maintain housekeeping standards and address unsafe conditions.
Serve as Incident Commander and support emergency response efforts.
Identify environmental watch-outs and communicate concerns to the mill.
Execute daily operating strategies and production priorities.
Monitor process, quality, and production variables and lead corrective actions.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and support resources.
Ensure compliance with procedures, standards, inspections, and documentation requirements.
Conduct frequent rounds to observe and analyze operations and address potential problems with Process Resources and area teams.
Facilitate daily Process Resource meetings, collaborating with Area Process Managers and the Mill Operations Manager to communicate and execute mill plans.
Complete operational reports, investigations, and documentation.
Approve timekeeping and maintain required records.
Communicate and escalate significant operational issues as appropriate.