Supervisor Pulp Mill

Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the directing the activities of the hourly production employees in the Fibers Department which includes a Woodyard, Digesters, Bleach Plants, and Recaust to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining safety and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
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 environments.
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.
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.
Relatable Pulp Mill experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs and leads crew in safe work practices in pursuit of zero injuries.
Provides information and training on OSHA rules and regulations and additional site procedures
Provides information and training for crew on all equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
Maintains personnel records and executes performance evaluations on employees.
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.
Leads crews to improve processes by identifying and eliminating nonvalue added activities (waste).
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.
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 employees are given the necessary time required for making safety observations.
Be fully engaged in a crew led safety culture
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.