Operations Supervisor

Neenah Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal time off

Wellness and career development

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Mill Operations Supervisor for our paper mill in Neenah, WI. This role supervises hourly crews, provides technical support, and partners with maintenance to meet production and quality goals while upholding safety standards.

You will lead shift teams on a 12-hour rotation, ensure safe practices, train and develop staff, and drive efficient process improvements. Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of supervision experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Paper mill and converting experience preferred.
• Experience in project management is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise hourly crews, including work assignment and direction.
• Administer training, set expectations, and enforce rules.
• Communicate day-to-day information on production, quality and safety issues.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization with maintenance.
• Maintain labor relations and uphold mill policies and labor agreements.
• Drive housekeeping and safe work practices across the mill.

Skills

Supervision

Manufacturing leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle applications

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

The Mill Operations Supervisors are responsible for supervising, providing technical support and guidance to paper mill and converting machine crews to meet production and quality goals while emphasizing safe working practices and collaborating with maintenance to optimize equipment. These positions will play a key role in operations leadership through the engagement of manufacturing employees by providing visible support, fostering open communications, coaching and developing manufacturing employees in a safety conscious environment resulting in a benchmark operations culture. This position works a 12 hour shift rotation and will work at our paper mill in Neenah, WI.

• Support and enforce mill safety rules/practices and act as a positive role model for employees.
• Ensure consistent product quality that exceeds customer expectations for value.
• Support asset leaders by providing technical expertise to modify existing mill process and/or add new processes that will improve quality and increase profitability.
• Provide direct shift supervision to hourly crews, including the assignment and direction of work, administration of training, expectation setting, and rule enforcement.
• Effectively communicate day-to-day information on critical and routine issues affecting productivity, quality, safety, personnel, and maintenance to shift successor, along with operations management, as needed.
• Exercise participative leadership that motivates employees to achieve department production/cost requirements.
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
• Drive hourly employee development to maximize individual and collective talent levels.
• Accountable for training that will provide qualified, trained and motivated employees.
• Direct and audit effective programs for good housekeeping throughout the mill to ensure a professional atmosphere.
• Administer mill policies and the Labor Agreement properly and consistently.
• Maintain labor relationship through cooperation and team supportive efforts.

Successful candidates will have three to five years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment. Supervisory experience and a proven track history of successful project management implementation are also desired. Paper Mill and manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Oracle applications
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment - preferably in the papermaking or converting industry

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.