Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

Green Bay Packaging, Inc.; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Wellness programs

STD

LTD

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. in Morrilton, AR is seeking a Pulp Mill Foreman for the Arkansas Kraft Division. You will oversee safety, quality, cost, and productivity for pulp mill and powerhouse crews, reporting to the Pulp and Power Superintendents.

Lead and develop operational crews, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure a reliable, compliant operation. A degreed or experienced supervisor with strong leadership, union experience, and a track record of training

Qualifications

• Degreed or experienced paper mill operations supervisor preferred.
• Minimum 3 years progressive supervisory experience in a large-scale, automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and implementing training within operational crews.

Responsibilities

• Provide steadfast leadership for safe work practices and environmental stewardship.
• Lead and reinforce running objectives, quality, and productivity across the mill and powerhouse crews.
• Collaborate with area production Superintendents to align with the Arkansas Kraft Division's vision and strategy.
• Develop and coach operational crews in quality and efficiency improvements; coordinate with maintenance to improve facilities.
• Maintain safe conditions and high housekeeping standards across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Union experience

Communication

Safety

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree preferred

Experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Arkansas Kraft Mill Division
Morrilton, AR 72110, USA

• On-site
• Management & Supervision
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PULPM003237
• Supervisor : Sean Lee

Description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Pulp and Power Superintendents the Pulp Mill Foreman for the Arkansas Kraft Division will have operating responsibility for safety, quality, cost, productivity, and management of the pulp mill and powerhouse crews.

Responsibilities

A steadfast commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Provide strong leadership by leading the initiative of safe work practices by championing new ideas, learning from events, communicating with the team and development of an empowered, highly motivated operational crew. Communicating and reinforcing the mill’s running objectives, sustaining the highest operational quality and productivity levels. Work closely with the area production Superintendents to execute objectives consistent with the Arkansas Kraft Division’s vision and strategy. Lead and develop operational crews in activities around quality and operational improvements; by enhancing operational knowledge, and coordinating with maintenance support to improve substandard facilities, and maintain a reliable and sustainable operation.

Qualifications

A degreed and experienced paper mill operations supervisor is preferred, experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. The Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor should have at least 3 years of progressively more accountable operations supervisory experience ideally within the paper industry. While qualified candidates may come from outside the paper industry, it is expected that they will have similar experience in a highly automated process manufacturing environment and be accustomed to large-scale production in a commodity driven low-cost business. While expertise in all aspects of paper mill operations is vital, it is equally important that the successful candidate have a proven record of developing and implementing training within operational crews.

• Qualified candidates will have a keen business acumen, combined with strong fiscal awareness and understanding –as it relates to cost control/reduction, particularly in response to immediate and critical operational decisions.
• In addition to a full complement of leadership skills – including the ability to lead teams in a union environment – it is also important for the Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor to bring knowledge of personnel development and maintenance coordination. Incorporating continuous improvement processes and best practices will be keys to the success of the Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels.
• Provide leadership to maintain and improve safe working conditions and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933,Green Bay Packaging Inc.is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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