Converting Shift Supervisor (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)

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 the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Purpose:

This position is responsible for shift supervision and leadership for the Converting/ PS&D team members.

This includes monitoring and managing shift operations, as well as ensuring safety, quality and productivity throughout the entire plant. This position also responds to critical situations in other areas of the mill as required.

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote a safe work environment
• Know, support, live, and protect the Billerud Core Values by walking the talk through daily behaviors
• Lead operations throughout the shift; schedule equipment as needed to minimize lost time, maximize productivity, and meet delivery dates. Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime. Help team to identify and remove barriers in the operation to increase the productivity of the line.
• Work with line leadership to set and achieve consistent quality and productivity goals through the line. Engage crews to reach these goals and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop team members in technical and team aspects of their jobs required for individuals and the crew to be successful. Provide on-shift training regarding problem solving and decision-making processes. Work with the crew members and management team members to improve training materials/processes through the line.
• Establish and manage operator responsibility for safety, productivity, and quality. Provide training and direction as required. Ensuring compliance in required computer-based training. Utilize audit procedures to monitor operator performance, documenting issues appropriately. Ensuring compliance in the various manufacturing systems.
• Encourage team member performance by providing positive feedback to team members on successes and coaching for improvement.
• Supervise/support the activities of operating crews throughout the line on a rotating shift basis.
• Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position requirements
• Ensures Security meets compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements. Supports compliance with IS0 9001 requirements.
• Provides back-up for Certification and Environmental Site Lead.

Required Experience and Education:

Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree and at least three years of experience in paper mill or Converting/PS&D Operations
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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.

Why us?

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance-based bonus and a number of different benefits according to company policy.

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