Paper Mill Shift Leader

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Toledo is seeking a Shift Leader for the Paper Mill area of our containerboard mill in Toledo, OR. You will lead a shift team to produce containerboard safely and efficiently, owning safety and quality processes while coordinating real-time production efforts.

The role supervises the pulp and utilities area, promotes team development, and drives accountability. A relevant supervisory background and Associate’s degree or higher are valued assets, with familiarity in MS Office and

Qualifications

• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• Experience with coaching, training, and developing staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team in containerboard production in a safe and efficient manner, owning safety and quality processes.
• Coordinate real-time efforts to safely meet the daily production plan.
• Supervise shift employees in the pulp and utilities area of the mill.
• Foster team development, communication, problem-solving, and accountability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching and development

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Leader for the Paper Mill area of our containerboard mill in Toledo, OR. The Shift Leader will be responsible for leading shift employees to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Leader for the Paper Mill area of our containerboard mill in Toledo, OR. The Shift Leader will be responsible for leading shift employees to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework.

The Shift Leader is also responsible for supervising and coordinating real-time production efforts that result in sustained improvement in all associated work processes including: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs. The Shift Leader reports to the Department Area Leader. Long-term value is created through the application of the company’s business philosophy of Principle Based Management and Georgia-Pacific’s Guiding Principles.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. Many outdoor activities are available near the mill including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.

What You Will Do

• Lead a shift team in the production of containerboard in a safe and efficient manner and to take ownership of the existing safety and quality processes
• Coordinate real-time efforts of area teams to safely meet the daily production plan
• Supervise shift employees in the pulp and utilities area of the mill
• Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment and ownership and holding employees accountable
• Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
• Promote employee involvement, providing coaching, feedback and direction as required
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues
• Provide safety training to crew members and deliver training materials in a meaningful approach
• Provide coaching and performance management
• Utilize excellent communication skills
• Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, non-air conditioned or unheated areas while adhering to all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• The hours are a rotating 12-hour shift which includes two days 6:30AM-6:30PM and two nights 6:30 PM-6:30 AM with four days off

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
• Experience with coaching, training, and developing staff
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
• Pulp and paper industry experience

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.