Manufacturing Front-Line Leader: Safety & High-Performance Operations

Global cellulose fibers; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers is seeking an Operations Front Line Leader in New Bern, NC. The role oversees a shift of hourly operators, ensuring safe, efficient production and continuous improvement across environmental systems and product quality.

You will lead onboarding, safety certifications, and staff development while aligning with mill goals and leadership expectations. Strong communication and leadership are essential for driving performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated and successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment with safety practices.
• High level of integrity, energy, and leadership to develop and lead others.
• Ability to lead and continuously improve team performance to promote an injury-free environment and world-class productivity.
• Effective oral and written communications with coaching and corrective skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations for hourly operators in Operations and ensure equipment functions meet mill needs.
• Support safety programs and maintain an injury-free environment through role modeling and safety leadership.
• Train and develop crew members; provide feedback, coaching and performance improvement guidance.
• Communicate with mill leadership to resolve safety, environmental, quality, reliability, and production issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity

Energy

Education

College Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Global Cellulose Fibers is seeking an Operations Front Line Leader in New Bern, NC. The role oversees a shift of hourly operators, ensuring safe, efficient production and continuous improvement across environmental systems and product quality.

You will lead onboarding, safety certifications, and staff development while aligning with mill goals and leadership expectations. Strong communication and leadership are essential for driving performance and safety.