Shift Supervisor

Colonial Group; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Shift Supervisor for its International Falls, MN Paper Mill. You will manage the Riverside area on shift, focusing on pulp & paper processes, safety, quality, and crew development.

Responsibilities include leading meetings, training crews, and coordinating with day shift management to maintain seamless operations and resolve daily issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or bio-resource (pulp & paper) science engineering or 1+ years in a leadership role.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day management of the Riverside area on shift.
• Lead troubleshooting of equipment operation problems and ensure safe operation.
• Resolve short and long-term cost and productivity issues.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and day shift management.
• Coordinate between Riverside and City Side areas for seamless operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor in mechanical/chemical/bio-resource (pulp & paper)

Job description

We are seeking applicants for a Shift Supervisor in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Riverside area on shift. The process areas may include any area of the mill but will focus on the Pulp/Bleach, Power and Recovery, Chip Production, and Environmental areas of the mill to resolve daily issues.

Principle Accountabilities:

Responsible for employee safety, environmental compliance, machine efficiency, product quality, and crew training.

Responsible for crew meetings and communicating effectively to crew members and the day shift management team, ensuring, and reinforcing that safety is a number one priority.

Resolve short and long-term cost and productivity issues.

Lead troubleshooting of equipment operation problems by ensuring that crews are trained to operate machine(s) in safe and effective manner.

Assist in identifying productivity, quality, and efficiency bottlenecks.

Exercise leadership to improve safety and develop self-directed work teams.

Ability to work with Paper Machine Shift Supervisors to ensure seamless coordination between Riverside and City Side areas of the mill.

Effective daily communication with crew, peers, and day shift management.

Responsible for administrative/ personnel issues on shift.

Respond to other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or bio-resource (pulp & paper) science engineering or 1+ years in a leadership role.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 + years’ experience in industrial operations.

Supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have strong demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams.

Problem solving skills and the ability to positively implement change are required.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.