E1 Shift Supervisor; Escanaba, MI

Overview

E1 Shift Supervisor (Escanaba, MI)

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within renewable paper and packaging materials. This role is part of our commitment to sustainable tomorrow and represents a leadership position within the paper mill environment.

This position is responsible for supervising continual economic and efficient production in all areas of the paper machine system (stock prep, paper machine, coater, finishing). Provides first level of hourly supervision for production employees as needed to assure safe and efficient work.

• Supervise continual economic and efficient production in all areas of the paper machine system (stock prep, paper machine, coater, finishing).
• Provide safety, quality, technical, and operational support for the paper machine system.
• Lead and guide the development of crew members.
• Maintain safe operation for employees.
• Ensure quality standards for finished product are met.
• Work effectively with different groups on the mill site including maintenance, shipping, quality and technical departments.
• Improve productivity and efficiency by positively interacting with crew members and management to perform basic troubleshooting, lead problem resolution and implement corrective actions.
• Educate and administer the labor agreement, policies, and work rules with the crews.
• Effectively use and support mill systems such as work notification processes, shift log books and computerized data management systems such as PI and Center lining (PVR-Process Variability Reduction).
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Work with hourly and management employees to improve training materials/process.
• Promote Operational Excellence by focusing on operator engagement, coaching, and mentoring with utilization of the Document Management System (DMS).

• Required Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Pulp Paper Science or related field; or 5 or more years of hands-on experience working in a paper mill environment.
  • 3 - 5 years of Supervisor experience.
• Travel:
  Negotiable
• Required Skills:
  • Good communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong aptitude for mechanical, chemical processes, and computerized systems.
  • Ability to make difficult decisions.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts following the salaried DuPont Schedule (days and nights).

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical plans options with virtual care
• Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution
• HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• Wellness rewards program
• Prescription Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

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Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are committed to reducing our and our customers’ carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history goes back more than 150 years. We are a world-leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials, committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland with around 6,000 employees in 19 countries.

Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 billion. Safety, care for each other, and keeping our promises are core values.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and driving meaningful change for a better tomorrow.