WELCOME TO WESTROCK BATTLE CREEK PAPER MILL
We are currently looking to expand our talent – In search of industry experienced Shift Supervisors!
We are a unionized coated recycled paperboard looking for experienced team players who understand paper machines and people.
As a Shift Supervisor, you are responsible for leading and managing the daily shift at the paper mill, including shipping and stock preparation, safety, quality, production costs, environmental waste control and employee relations.
Hours of Work: 12 hour rotating shifts, must be able to work all shifts.
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Excellent!!!!!
How you will impact WestRock:
Ensure daily production and maintenance targets and delivery schedules are met in compliance with manufacturing deadlines by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, re-working parts and personally supporting the troubleshooting efforts.
Maintain staff planning and alter schedules to adapt to unforeseen conditions and maximize productivity.
Ensure reliable employee performance and compliance with environmental, safety, production and quality requirements.
Lead pre-shift safety meetings and monthly safety training meetings to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policies.
Resolve customer issues and identify preventative solutions.
Maintain quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trends.
Oversee workforce planning through assigning and directing work, conducting employee performance reviews and coaching employees to achieve developmental goals.
Troubleshoot quality specifications and understand key drivers required to meet the quality specifications of product.
What you need to succeed:
Preferred degree and / or equivalent years of experience
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the Paper, Converting or Corrugated industries and relevant paper machine experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Demonstrated effective process management skills.
Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally or written cross-functionally to employees.
Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.
Possess ability strong leadership skills to coach and train employees.