Shift Supervisor, Pulp Mill

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. 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.

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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 Skills Now) 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. Keeps 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.

• 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

• 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

Come join the RYAM team! Our success is directly related to the success of our employees. We strive to create an environment where every employee has an opportunity for personal and professional growth. From skills training and leadership development programs to tuition assistance, we empower our employees to become highly-effective team members and advance their careers. We offer formal training for professional development and world-class manufacturing skills.

RYAM also strives to create a positive work environment and a commitment to best-in-class safety performance.