Supervisor Paper Mill

Overview

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company that leads in corrugated packaging, delivering Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We employ approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations across the United States.

Supervisor – Paper Mill (Shift) – 1 opening at the Wallula, WA facility.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of a paper machine, coordinating with powerhouse, shipping, and maintenance to resolve daily issues.
• Ensure employee safety, environmental compliance, machine efficiency, product quality, and crew training.
• Conduct crew meetings and communicate safety priorities to crew members and day‑shift management.
• Resolve short‑ and long‑term cost and productivity issues.
• Lead troubleshooting of equipment operation problems by ensuring crews are trained to operate the machine safely and effectively.
• Identify productivity, quality, and efficiency bottlenecks.
• Exercise leadership to improve safety and develop self‑directed work teams.
• Collaborate with other paper‑machine supervisors to maintain continuous operation.
• Maintain effective daily communication with crew, peers, and day‑shift management.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or bio‑resource (pulp & paper) science engineering, or 3+ years in a similar leadership role.
• Minimum three years’ experience in paper‑machine operations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Supervisory management experience with hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.

• Strong demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to lead effective teams.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to positively implement change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• Starting salary range: $96,000 to $144,000.
• Paid vacation:
  Three weeks per calendar year, pro‑rata during the initial year based on start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and other benefits within the first 30 days of employment; automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching contributions.
• Disclaimer:
  Compensation and benefits represent PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate; the Company reserves the right to modify at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.