Secondary Fiber Leader

Swire Shipping; Halsey (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Secondary Fiber Operations Leader for its Halsey Mill. This role is pivotal in enhancing operational effectiveness through improved reliability and team performance. You will lead initiatives that promote safety and quality while driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive team environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about manufacturing and leadership, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety and environmental excellence in operations.
• Lead teams in implementing quality and cost reduction initiatives.
• Supervise and develop 18 union hourly employees.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products Division is seeking qualified professionals to consider for our Secondary Fiber Operations Leader opportunity for the recycled fiber (H2F) department at the Halsey Mill located in Halsey, Oregon. The role is responsible for increasing the effectiveness of the asset group by improving reliability, work processes, equipment performance, and team member performance/capabilities.

Our Team

Our Halsey Mill is located on Willamette Valley and is centrally located near the beach and mountains with several forms of outdoor recreational activities. The Halsey Mill is roughly 30 minutes from the college towns of Corvallis and Eugene, and 90 miles south of Portland, OR giving abundant options for regional attractions and forms of entertainment. Georgia-Pacific employees can influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Market-Based Management. This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Drive a culture of safety and environmental excellence through critical hazard identification, risk reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Work directly with operators, shift leaders, and maintenance to meet the business objectives of the department.
• Lead teams in the identification, development, and implementation of safety, quality, and/or cost reduction initiatives that add the highest value to the operation and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop a strategic plan for the plant in all aspects including safety, quality, cost reduction, and improved productivity.
• Implement disciplined manufacturing into the department through systems.
• Integral team member of the H2F outage planning process.
• Drive process and equipment modifications that result in improved product quality, reduced variation, and reduced cost.
• Utilize effective communication (written and verbal), organizational, and planning skills.
• Coach, lead, mentor, and develop employees to continuously improve their knowledge and skills, and performance to create long-term value for the organization.
• Directly supervise 18 union hourly employees.
• Manage individual performance and hold individuals accountable for their results through vision setting and performance feedback.
• Exemplify and advance Principle Based Management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• 1 year or more experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and/or reliability strategies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas), and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence).

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3 or more years of manufacturing experience within a paper or pulp manufacturing operation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering WITH 2 or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience as a supervisor with responsibility for direct reports.