Shift Supervisor, Paper Machine

Clearwater Paper Corporation•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of the hourly production employees in the Paper Machine department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining safety and quality. Organizational Leadership Responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift Manages employees work schedules, vacations Aligns staffing on shift to match priorities. Shifts resources to the highest priority areas Acts as the interface between management and staff keeping business interests in mind Ensures the team works to standards (work instructions, procedures, Centerline [CL], Clean, Inspect, Lubricate [CIL] for safety, 5S, quality, etc.) Provides team leadership and coaching Leads and facilitates losses elimination by using the Go, See, Think, Do (GSTD) Ensures the collection and right reporting of performance KPIs Knows new standards and process knowledge and transfers to the team Assures team members have the necessary skills to be effective Provides information and training for crew on all equipment and processes in area of responsibility Maintains personnel records and executes performance evaluations on employees Assesses the needs of the crew and implements developmental processes (e.g., coaching, counselling, taking corrective action, mentoring, etc.) to continuously improve their performance Supervises hourly employees; provides training as needed Safety and Environmental Provide regular inspections of work areas to assure that good housekeeping practices are followed and that all department area maintenance facilities and tools are kept in good repair Instruct and lead crew in safe work practices in pursuit of zero injuries Verify that all safety recordkeeping is done in a timely manner Ensure structured, constructive safety meetings are conducted and follow up on resolutions for those items of concern which are brought up in safety meeting Fully support the mill's behavior-based safety program and assure that area maintenance employees are given the necessary time required for making safety observations Key Competencies & Attributes Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others' knowledge and skills Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization's customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years of industry experience
1+ years of supervisory experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Must have good organizational and computer skills
Must be self-motivated and energetic
Ability to work within labor agreement if applicable
Able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high-frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces, heat, and cold and mill environment
Able to wear and abide by Personal Protective Equipment that is required in the mill environment
Able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
Could be exposed to hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing process
Rotating On-Call Weekend Duty
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift
Manages employees work schedules, vacations
Aligns staffing on shift to match priorities.
Shifts resources to the highest priority areas
Acts as the interface between management and staff keeping business interests in mind
Ensures the team works to standards (work instructions, procedures, Centerline [CL], Clean, Inspect, Lubricate [CIL] for safety, 5S, quality, etc.)
Provides team leadership and coaching
Leads and facilitates losses elimination by using the Go, See, Think, Do (GSTD)
Ensures the collection and right reporting of performance KPIs
Knows new standards and process knowledge and transfers to the team
Assures team members have the necessary skills to be effective
Provides information and training for crew on all equipment and processes in area of responsibility
Maintains personnel records and executes performance evaluations on employees
Assesses the needs of the crew and implements developmental processes (e.g., coaching, counselling, taking corrective action, mentoring, etc.) to continuously improve their performance
Supervises hourly employees; provides training as needed
Provide regular inspections of work areas to assure that good housekeeping practices are followed and that all department area maintenance facilities and tools are kept in good repair
Instruct and lead crew in safe work practices in pursuit of zero injuries
Verify that all safety recordkeeping is done in a timely manner
Ensure structured, constructive safety meetings are conducted and follow up on resolutions for those items of concern which are brought up in safety meeting
Fully support the mill's behavior-based safety program and assure that area maintenance employees are given the necessary time required for making safety observations

Benefits

This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan.
Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days.
Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

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