HF145-Shift Supervisor

Hartford City Paper Llc; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford City Paper Llc is seeking an experienced Mill Manager to supervise 15 mill technicians and direct the production process at the Hartford City Mill in Indiana. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time performance, with responsibilities spanning supervision, training, and performance management.

The candidate should have a background in paper machine operations and prior management or foreman experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and a willingness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with paper machines essential.
• Experience in a Setup Foreman or other management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mill Technicians toward safety, production, quality and uptime.
• Oversee new employee orientation and training.
• Work with maintenance staff to perform RCFA for failures.
• Set performance expectations and evaluate staff performance.
• Plan and execute mill maintenance shutdowns with supervisors.
• Maintain equipment through basic care rounds and operator maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and coaching.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location: Hartford City Mill - Hartford City, IN 47348

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's

Travel Percentage: Less than 10%

Job Shift: Rotating 4 on 4 off [12 hour shifts]

Job Category: Management

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 15 Non-Exempt Mill Technicians. 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; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Purpose

A person who is experienced in the process of papermaking. The person will be able to direct mill technicians and oversee the performance of the production process.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Mill Technicians serving as a coach in meeting goals for safety, production, quality, and on-grade up-time.
• Responsible for new employee orientation & training, housekeeping, daily “toolbox talks”, AND employee performance management.
• Works with employees and sub-contractor maintenance personnel to perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for paper breaks and mechanical failures.
• Assesses individual training needs and plans training.
• Sets employee performance expectations and evaluates performance. Works with the employee to correct any performance deficiencies.
• Works with Paper Machine Superintendent to plan and execute mill maintenance shutdowns.
• Maintains equipment through assuring “basic care rounds” are completed and operator maintenance is performed as required.
• Assists employees in gathering and analyzing data used in continuous improvements plans.
• Champions employees to continually look for ways of improving processes and communicates needs with managers.
• Explains and consistently enforces policies and procedures.
• Works with employees to resolve issues or complaints; communicates employee concerns with the Paper Machine Superintendent and Human Resources Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Paper machine experience
• Experience as a Setup Foreman or other Management roles

Additional Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to problem solve
• Must attend 16 hours of new supervisor/manager training either prior to or within the first year on-the-job. (Training will be coordinated through Human Resources)