Shift Supervisor, Paper Machine

Clearwater Paper Corporation • Lewiston, ID

215d • $83,000 - $124,500

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the directing the activities of the hourly production employees in the converting department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining safety and quality. The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard product, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of industry experience
• One (1) year 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
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift
• Manages employees work schedules, vacations
• Aligns staffing on shift to match priorities
• 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
• Facilitates Shift Hand Off (SHO) and participates in Daily Operating Review (DOR), Weekly Operating Review (WOR), and Monthly Operating Review (MOR)
• 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
• 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
• Fully support the mill's behavior-based safety program
• Assigns tasks and follows up with crew when necessary to ensure that work is completed on schedule
• Identifies and corrects any potential problems (troubleshooting) and takes appropriate action necessary to prevent serious equipment failure
• Plans effective use of available resources and assists in the development of process, design and operational improvements
• Identifies possible cost savings in all areas of operation
• Assures quality of production
• Leads crews to improve processes by identifying and eliminating nonvalue added activities (waste)
• Prepares and distributes information regarding changes to policies and procedures to employees

Benefits

• Comprehensive total reward package
• Eligible for Incentive Plan
• Medical, dental, vision benefits begin after 30 days
• Paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED