Pulp Area Shift Leader – Relief

Koch•Toledo, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Leader for the Pulp and Utility areas of our containerboard mill in Toledo, OR. The Shift Leader will be responsible for leading shift employees to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework. The Shift Leader is also responsible for supervising and coordinating real-time production efforts that result in sustained improvement in all associated work processes including Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs. The Shift Leader reports to the Department Area Leader. Long-term value is created through the application of the company’s business philosophy of Principle Based Management and Georgia-Pacific’s Guiding Principles.

Requirements

Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
Experience with coaching, training, and developing staff
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher
Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
Experience in the pulp and paper industry

Responsibilities

Lead a shift team in the production of containerboard in a safe and efficient manner and to take ownership of the existing safety and quality processes
Coordinate real-time efforts of area teams to safely meet the daily production plan
Supervise shift employees in the pulp and utilities area of the mill
Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment and ownership and holding employees accountable
Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
Promote employee involvement, providing coaching, feedback and direction as required
Assist with troubleshooting production issues
Provide safety training to crew members and deliver training materials in a meaningful approach
Provide coaching and performance management
Utilize excellent communication skills
Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, non-air conditioned or unheated areas while adhering to all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)