Paper Machine Shift Supervisor

DSJ Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a capable operations supervisor to lead the daily performance of 3 containerboard paper machines, a recycle fiber plant, and shipping/logistics. The role emphasizes safety leadership, environmental compliance, and meeting production targets.

You will supervise crews, drive reliability and efficiency, train operators, and coordinate outages while maintaining high quality and housekeeping standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years relevant experience or High School diploma/GED and 10+ years related experience.
• Working knowledge of Outlook/Acrobat Reader/Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and ability to learn new applications.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities with the ability to decide based on alarm or upset process conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operations for 3 containerboard paper machines, recycling fiber plant, and shipping/logistics.
• Promote and demonstrate safety practices; engage crew to prevent incidents.
• Ensure environmental compliance and quality specifications; meet production goals.
• Manage crews and equipment for reliability and efficiency; troubleshoot issues with support resources.
• Provide leadership and coaching to rotating shift crews in Paper and Shipping departments.
• Organize training to maximize operator proficiency; coordinate machine outages and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School diploma / GED + 10+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PI

EPAM

IT Basics

Job description

This position is responsible for the successful frontline leadership of the daily operation of 3 containerboard paper machines, recycle fiber plant, and shipping/logistics to achieve maximum sustained safety excellence, environmental compliance, ensuring quality specifications are followed and meeting or exceeding production goals.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT:

• Responsible for demonstrating safety leadership, maintaining safe work practices in department, and promoting safety engagement with all crew members to eliminate safety incidents.
• Delivers environmental excellence and compliance to both the letter and the spirit of the law. Supports all environmental initiatives and programs.
• Responsible for the product quality, workmanship of the crews, and exceeding customer expectations.
• Responsible for managing crews and equipment to maximize reliability and machine efficiencies. Helps troubleshoot issues and coordinate supporting resources.
• Provide Leadership and coaching to rotating shift operational crews in the Paper and Shipping Departments
• Facilitate the training of each crew member to maximize operator proficiencies.
• Initiates and supports safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations.
• Effectively communications production information and issues to appropriate personnel through multiple channels.
• Directs the shift mechanical and electrical shift maintenance resources.
• Supports planning and execution of machine outages in the Department
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping in all areas.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years relevant experience or High School diploma/GED and 10+ years related experience.
• Working knowledge in most of these programs: Outlook Email, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office to include Word, and Excel with the ability to learn new applications.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on alarm or upset process conditions that may be critical in preventing major breakdowns.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Company and department requirements.
• Leadership and Motivational Skills
• Previous work experience in a unionized location is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office, IT Basics, EPAM, PI