Job description
Opportunity summary: As the Production Shift Supervisor, you are responsible for leading and managing the daily shift activities of the paper mill and stock prep production employees in the safe, economic, environmentally sound, and high-quality production of paper board products on two paper machines. In addition, you will be expected to temporarily involve yourself in dealing with special issues in shipping when shipping supervisory personnel are not readily available on the off shifts to respond to them.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Ensure daily production and maintenance targets and delivery schedules are met in compliance with manufacturing deadlines by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, ensuring proper repairs are being made and personally supporting the troubleshooting efforts
- Maintain proper staffing levels and alter schedules to adapt to unforeseen conditions and maximize productivity
- Ensure reliable employee performance and compliance with environmental, safety, production and quality requirements
- Lead pre-shift safety meetings and monthly safety training meetings to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policies
- Resolve customer issues and identify preventative solutions
- Maintain quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trends
- Oversee workforce planning through assigning and directing work, and coaching employees to achieve developmental goals
- Troubleshoot quality issues and understand key drivers required to meet the quality specifications of product
- Lead and live by the key WestRock values and St. Paul Compass
What you need to succeed:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. with equivalent years of experience
- Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience in the Paper, Converting or Corrugated industries and 5 years of relevant paper machine experience
- A working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Effective process management skills
- Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally or written cross-functionally to employees or to customers
- Ability to effectively coach, motivate, and train employees
- Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting the process and maintenance issues
- Possess strong leadership skills to give proper direction to employees and affect change when needed
- A knowledge and understanding of the key WestRock values and St. Paul Compass
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