Shift Supervisor, Pulp Mill

RYAM; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Bonus/Merit

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

RYAM is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Pulp Mill who will lead a designated shift to optimize mill performance, ensure safety, and meet customer requirements. The role includes supervising operators, coordinating maintenance, and managing costs while upholding quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a BS degree or equivalent, with 3+ years of manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in pulping.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing supervisory role (pulp operations preferred).
• Well-developed knowledge of pulp manufacturing, plant maintenance practices and project management.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety efforts on shift to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with regulations and mill policies.
• Supervises operators on shift and manages performance, coaching, and scheduling within labor agreements.
• Ensures safe maximum pulp production meeting specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintains quality and environmental parameters and ensures proper testing schedules.
• Coordinates shift maintenance activities with maintenance personnel to address urgent work orders.
• Makes rounds to monitor performance, conditions, safety, production and environmental metrics.
• Manages costs related to labor, supplies, and chemicals on shift.
• Keeps supervisors informed and coordinates planned and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Manages personnel records and addresses labor relations issues at the first step.
• Communicates with management to obtain support and keep everyone informed.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and ethics standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pulp manufacturing knowledge

Project management

Maintenance practices

Education

BS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com

RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 100 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in over 40 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent.

RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

The Shift Supervisor, Pulp Mill, leads and manages the manufacturing operations for a designated shift to optimize mill performance, meet customer requirements and achieve plant objectives. Scope covers all aspects of ongoing shift operations including safety and housekeeping, quality, production, environmental control, equipment repair and reliability, cost control, chemical and raw material usage and people management.

How You’ll shape the Future of the Pulping Department:

• Leads safety efforts on shift to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policies. Implements improvement initiatives, corrects unsafe conditions and responds to safety concerns to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Supervises operators on shift. Manages employee performance and promotes teamwork. Provides appropriate coaching and training (OJT and SkillsNow) to ensure reliable performance and compliance with environmental, safety and quality requirements. Assigns and schedules employees in a manner to maximize effectiveness within labor agreement constraints. Addresses performance deficiencies and takes disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Ensures safe maximum pulp production that meets manufacturing specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintains quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trends. Ensures that required testing occurs on schedule and in an appropriate manner.
• Works with other shift supervisors to coordinate, prioritize and assign shift maintenance activities to address emergency or urgent work orders. Consults with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment repairs are completed in a timely manner. Assigns operating personnel to perform preventive maintenance and maintenance assist activities.
• Makes periodic rounds of assigned areas to monitor employee and equipment performance, operating conditions, housekeeping, safety, production, quality and environmental performance.
• Manages the operation and activities on shift to control costs – labor, supplies, general expenses and chemicals.
• Keep other supervisors informed of overall operations and special problems that may affect them. Coordinates planned and emergency repairs to minimize lost time.
• Keeps up-to-date personnel records and data. Manages and documents routine labor relations issues, employee counseling and grievances at the first step.
• Communicates effectively with management to keep them informed and obtain necessary support.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies and Rayonier’s Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate Conduct. Promotes and carries out the Company’s ongoing affirmative action and equal opportunity programs.

You’ll Be Someone Who Can Bring

• BS degree in applicable field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 year's experience in a manufacturing supervisory role (pulp operations preferred)
• Well-developed knowledge of pulp manufacturing, plant maintenance practices and project management

Why You’ll Love Working For RYAM

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term/Long term disability
• Bonus/Merit
• Life insurance (Company-paid & Voluntary)
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Retirement plan

EOE/Vet/Disability