SUPERVISOR PAPER MILL

Packaging Corporation of America • Wallula, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day management of one (1) paper machine, while interfacing with the powerhouse, shipping, and maintenance departments to resolve daily issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or bio-resource (pulp & paper) science engineering or 3+ years in a similar leadership role.
• Minimum three years’ experience in paper machine operations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to positively implement change are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for employee safety, environmental compliance, machine efficiency, product quality, and crew training.
• Responsible for crew meetings and communicating effectively to crew members and the day shift management team, ensuring and reinforcing that safety is a number one priority.
• Resolve short and long-term cost and productivity issues.
• Lead troubleshooting of equipment operation problems by ensuring that crews are trained to operate machine(s) in safe and effective manner.
• Assist in identifying productivity, quality and efficiency bottlenecks.
• Exercise leadership to improve safety and develop self-directed work teams.
• Ability to work with other paper machine supervisors effectively and maintain a successful continuous operation.
• Effective daily communication with crew, peers, and day shift management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level