Production Shift Supervisor

New-Indy Containerboard•Oxnard, CA

4d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor manages Mill Technicians at the Oxnard Mill and oversees shift operations to meet production, quality, mill-goal, and on-grade uptime KPIs. The role ensures compliance with HR policies, standard operating procedures, the collective bargaining agreement, and safety and environmental requirements. The supervisor is responsible for employee orientation and training, daily toolbox talks, work scheduling, and assessing individual training needs. The position works with crew members and maintenance teams on root cause failure analysis for paper breaks and mechanical failures, and with the Production Manager to plan and carry out mill maintenance shutdowns. It also promotes equipment reliability and continuous improvement, ensuring basic care rounds, operator maintenance, housekeeping, and effective use of maintenance resources. The supervisor communicates through shift turnovers, breakout meetings, and daily reporting, and works to resolve employee issues and complaints, escalating concerns to the Production Manager or Human Resources Manager when needed. This role directly supervises 15 non-exempt Mill Technicians and performs supervisory functions including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, recognizing and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. The position is based in a large paper mill and may require working throughout the mill, yard, or receiving and shipping areas. The work environment is typically loud (80+ dB), frequently wet or humid, and may occasionally involve moving machinery, heights, chemicals, temperature extremes, blood-borne pathogens, or electrical-shock risks. Personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of paper mill experience.
Strong 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 relationship-building, providing recognition, integrity, and high personal standards.
Detail-oriented, with managerial courage, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including standing and walking for long periods, climbing, handling tools, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to verbally communicate and hear; close vision and depth perception are required.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of heavy manufacturing experience.
Managerial experience.
At least five years of experience in the paper industry.

Responsibilities

Manage Mill Technicians’ time management, scheduling, training, and performance against mill, production, quality, and on-grade uptime KPIs.
Ensure compliance with HR policies, SOPs, the collective bargaining agreement, and safety and environmental policies.
Conduct new employee orientation, training, and daily toolbox talks.
Work with crew members and maintenance teams 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 are completed.
Champion continuous improvement processes and equipment reliability.
Communicate with crew members, other Shift Supervisors, and management through shift turnover, 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.
Directly supervise 15 non-exempt Mill Technicians, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Perform other assigned functions.