Shift Supervisor - Cityside

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Shift Supervisor in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The role focuses on day-to-day management of the Cityside area on shift, with emphasis on I-1, I-3, and Finishing/Shipping to resolve daily issues.

The successful candidate will lead crews, uphold safety as a top priority, and coordinate with Riverside shift teams to maintain seamless mill operations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or bio-resource (pulp & paper) science engineering.
• 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

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Cityside and shift areas, focusing on I-1, I-3, and Finishing/Shipping.
• Lead crew meetings and communicate safety and production goals to the day shift team.
• Resolve short and long-term productivity and quality bottlenecks.
• Lead troubleshooting of equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation by the crew.
• Coordinate with Riverside Shift Supervisors for seamless cross-area operations.
• Maintain effective daily communication with crew, peers, and day shift management.
• Oversee administrative/personnel issues on shift and respond to additional duties as required.
• Drive safety, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree (mechanical/chemical/bio-resource pulp & paper engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

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 Cityside area on shift. The process areas may include any area of the mill but will focus on the I-1, I-3, and Finishing/Shipping 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 Riverside Shift Supervisors to ensure seamless coordination between Riverside and Cityside 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.