Production Supervisor - Shift Operations

Inland Empire Paper Co•Millwood, WA

1d•$78,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inland Empire Paper Company is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join its Mill Operations Supervisor team at its Millwood, Washington facility. This salaried position works closely with superintendents, other shift supervisors, and operations and maintenance teams to oversee the mill’s daily and nightly operations. Following initial mill operations orientation and training, the supervisor is assigned to a rotating shift crew. The schedule consists of four 12-hour shifts covering both days and nights, with multiple days off between rotations; some weekends and holidays are worked according to the crew rotation schedule. The role supervises a union hourly workforce and supports safe, consistent, and efficient facility operations. The supervisor also addresses staffing and training needs, monitors and reports production activities, troubleshoots manufacturing processes, and works with superintendents to improve efficiency, manage costs, and maintain environmental compliance and protection. The position pays $78,000 to $95,000 per year, depending on experience and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, and two weeks of vacation to start, prorated in the first year based on hire date. Some holidays may be worked depending on crew rotation. The facility is smoke-free and drug-free, including cannabis-free. Job offers and subsequent employment are contingent on a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a union environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate, solve problems, and execute solutions.
Demonstrated leadership and change management skills.
Proficient project management and organizational skills, including experience preparing oral and written shift reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or another technical field.
Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing or experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly union employees to ensure safe and consistent facility operations.
Resolve shift crew staffing issues and oversee crew training, development, and guidance.
Monitor production operations and report daily activities orally and in writing.
Provide daily manufacturing process support and problem-solving to improve production efficiency, including troubleshooting, decision-making, data management, and analysis.
Work with superintendents to improve processes, maximize efficiency, and minimize costs while maintaining environmental compliance and protection.