Powerhouse Shift Leader: Safety, Reliability & Production

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Union environment

Safety-first culture

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnered with a large-scale integrated paper manufacturing facility seeking an experienced Powerhouse Shift Foreman to oversee shift operations within its Power & Recovery functions. This leadership role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical utility systems while supporting production, environmental compliance, equipment reliability, and employee development.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience within pulp, paper, power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent operational leadership experience.
• Experience in Power & Recovery, Utilities, Pulp & Paper, Energy, Chemical, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of safe operating practices and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly employees and team leaders within the Power & Utilities operation.
• Manage crew scheduling, attendance, employee development, and adherence to workplace policies within a unionized environment.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through training, permitting, coaching, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure environmental compliance and adherence to operating standards.
• Support quality objectives by maintaining process consistency and operational excellence.
• Drive achievement of production and operational targets through troubleshooting, process optimization, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Improve equipment reliability through effective operator rounds, maintenance coordination, work request management, and outage execution.
• Facilitate effective communication across shifts through turnover meetings, incident investigations, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Assist in developing both short-term and long-term operational goals for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSJ Global is partnered with a large-scale integrated paper manufacturing facility seeking an experienced Powerhouse Shift Foreman to oversee shift operations within its Power & Recovery functions. This leadership role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical utility systems while supporting production, environmental compliance, equipment reliability, and employee development.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience within pulp, paper, power