Shift Supervisor
Date Posted
5/14/2026
5/14/2026
Location
USA
USA
Position Id
2428
2428
Industry
Pulp & Paper
Pulp & Paper
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 13 non-exempt Mill Technicians/Operators. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Purpose: Manage employees on a paper machine to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing of 100% recycled containerboard.
Leadership Skill Set:
- Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
- May provide recommendations regarding staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.
- May prepare and/or deliver performance appraisal for staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Mill Technicians/Operators to ensure accurate time management, scheduling, training, and meeting KPI’s including mill goals, production, quality, and on-grade up-time.
- Compliance with all HR policies, SOP’s, and collective bargaining agreement.
- Safety and environmental compliance through training, meetings, and enforcement of safety and environmental policies.
- Responsible for new employee orientation, training, and daily toolbox talks.
- Works with crew members and maintenance team to perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for paper breaks and mechanical failure.
- Assesses individual training needs and plans training.
- Works with the Paper Machine Superintendent to plan and execute mill maintenance shutdowns.
- Maintains equipment through assuring basic care rounds, operator maintenance, housekeeping, and effective use of maintenance resources are completed.
- Champions continuous improvement processes and equipment reliability.
- Communication among crew members, other shift supervisors, and management through shift turnover and daily reporting.
- Works with crew members to resolve issues or complaints; communicates concerns with the Paper Machine Superintendent and Human Resources Manager if necessary.
- Other functions that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Required: Minimum of 5 years of 100% recycled containerboard experience.
- College degree a plus
- Preferred managerial experience.
- Ability to work a 12-hour, rotating shift schedule.
Additional Requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn new applications.
- Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
- Well-developed ability to build lasting relationships, provide recognition and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.
Job Specific Competencies:
- Solid understanding of the operation of 100% recycled containerboard.
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes.
- Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.
- Detail oriented, problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills.