Shift Team Leader

ND Paper • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

38d • Onsite

About The Position

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited - the largest containerboard producer in the world - ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

Requirements

• Hard work - tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence - strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency - drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability - be fluid with ND Paper's continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership - set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in pulp and paper, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
• At least three years of experience in any area of paper mill operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Provide leadership on a rotating shift for the entire Biron Division, typically with emphasis in the Paper and Packaging Production areas. Leadership must be consistent with high expectations, caring and accountability, and drive to exceed all goals - safety, environmental, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Administer the labor agreement, company policies and work rules. Complete audits each shift to ensure conformance to mill policies and expectations. Promote idea generation that will drive an evolution of best practices within the confines of our established processes.
• Utilizing daily plans communicated by area managers; Lead, mentor, and guide the development of crews into self-sufficient, proficient, autonomous operating teams that are supporting and driving initiatives that improve the safety, quality, cost competitiveness and productivity of the Biron Division. This involves coaching and developing team members to be self-directed, technically skilled, and accountable to job responsibilities, and their fellow employees.
• Assist area managers in the development or improvement of processes that are roadblocks to crew self-sufficiency. Work with operators, supervisors, engineers, business unit managers, and HR Technical Trainer to improve training materials and processes.
• Lead incident investigations on safety, reliability, and human performance issues through proper utilization of supporting tools.
• Perform off-shift and weekend maintenance prioritization. Assist production and maintenance personnel with shift maintenance activity coordination to safely minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure good communication between business units and departments that promotes cooperation to achieve desired outcomes and improved mill productivity.
• Provide on-shift training for all employees regarding problem solving and decision-making processes.
• Lead and drive operator training processes through field knowledge testing and signoff.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback to employees on successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Possess ambulatory capabilities to move around the mill, climb ladders and catwalks.
• Leadership that gets results through facilitating the crews' execution of area plans and conformance to standard processes. Lead with WHY.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees