Production Shift Supervisor

Sappi•Cloquet, MN

98d

About The Position

Supervise Pulp Business operations at the plant to maintain safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operations, achieving maximum quality production at minimum cost. Lead, coach, and develop teams capable of running an effective operation with minimal intervention. The role follows a 12-hour shift schedule that includes holidays and weekends; the specific schedule depends on crew or relief assignment. The area of responsibility also expands to cover supervisor vacations in another area of the Pulp Business. This is a safety-sensitive position in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The role involves operational areas with magnetic and electromagnetic field exposure, moving equipment, vehicular traffic, elevated work areas, and other industrial hazards. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential job functions. Successful candidates must pass required pre-employment screenings and drug testing, including testing for marijuana/cannabis.

Requirements

Understanding of human relations and supervision in an organized labor environment.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job in a heavy industrial environment with the hazards described.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment are strongly preferred.
Alternatively, a combination of relevant manufacturing experience, process expertise, and demonstrated leadership potential may be considered.
Understanding of pulp industry operations.
Computer knowledge, including experience with Microsoft Suite, Proficy, SAP, PI, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe work environment.
Know and enforce relevant safety rules and procedures, and ensure employee participation in safety training and programs.
Work with the crew on safety improvement activities, including Risk Assessments, Team Safety Projects, and Team Safety Talks.
Lead and coach team members and provide the tools they need to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
Evaluate crew members and help improve their individual performance.
Work with Maintenance to address equipment problems and troubleshooting, and write work requests as necessary.
Recommend process improvements, equipment changes, or new products.
Understand and apply the mill Quality Management System, including helping teams make quality decisions.
Achieve or exceed operating budget levels specified in the budget or subsequent revisions.
Understand and schedule equipment and related orders.
Ensure contractual commitments under the Labor Agreement are met.
Navigate and operate the Production Management System (MICS) for all production equipment.
Provide employees with help and leadership when problems arise.
Develop and update SOPs with operating teams for all equipment.
Facilitate on-shift process improvement efforts to reduce process variability, increase uptime, improve quality, and minimize costs.
Identify gaps in team performance and work with team members to improve training, team dynamics, procedures, and other areas.
Cover for supervisors on vacation in another area of the Pulp Business.