Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

Clearwater Paper Corporation

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of the hourly production employees in the operating department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining safety and quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of five 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
• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED