Area Operations Supervisor - Finishing & Shipping

Country:
United States

City:
Skowhegan

State:
Maine

Location:

Mill Somerset

Division:
Production

Pay Range: $95,000-$125,000

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs.

Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and food service, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

This position is for an individual who enjoys working with other employees in a challenging role to process and ship quality paper at a competitive cost to our valued customers. It also allows for personal growth as a leader in the operations and logistics aspects of our business. The person in this role is integral to the overall success of the Finishing and Shipping Department as well as the Somerset Mill and is a key member of the management team.

Responsibilities:

• As a key member of the F&S team, you will lead safety initiatives that ensure an accident-free and safe workplace.
• You will lead your team’s efforts to deliver converting, roll handling and loading productivity goals at low cost, meet all quality and transportation requirements/regulations, and continuously improve operational performance.
• You will manage the day-to-day operations and lead the shift crew with effective communication, problem-solving, teamwork and administrative skills to meet site objectives.
• You will work in conjunction with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime, reliability and asset life in your area of responsibility.
• You will work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure warehouse inventory and shipping goals are achieved

Performance Objectives

• Meet or exceed departmental safety and objectives.
• Meet or exceed targeted production, loading, quality, and cost goals.
• Manage a diverse, highly skilled workforce in a team-oriented, self-directed environment to meet the business needs of the organization.
• Develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization in operations, maintenance, and supply chain departments.

Qualifications:

• BS degree or have 10 years of experience in a logistics, F&S or manufacturing related field and 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience with MICS

Salary is determind by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organisaiton, market forces, internal equity, skills and experience brought to the job.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.