Paper Mill Crew Shift Leader

Job Description

What We Offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position.
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Paper Mill Crew Leader, your primary responsibilities will include managing, leading, and motivating an operating crew to deliver results in key areas of safety, quality, productivity, service, asset and human resources objectives, and continuous improvement.

• Proactively coordinate, engage and lead the crew to achieve target goals around Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Ensure the crew is adhering to standards, processes and systems established. Making sure employees are aware of expectations and are accountable for performance. Coach and discipline team members as needed
• Looking ahead and considering business needs, develop and maintain operator skill level to operate at standard and address day-to-day issues. Support the Department and other site leaders in carrying out long-range plans, objectives and activities.
• Strategically coordinate production scheduling including staffing, overtime, etc. Approve employee time daily and prepare payroll hours for crew.
• Develop a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous development and continuous improvement
• Develop and mentor paper mill operators to increase capability to achieve higher levels of operational responsibility.
• Fill in for staffing needs and working open roles in as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field
• Years of Experience Required: 4 to 7 years of manufacturing and supervisory experience combined
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing in lieu of a degree will be considered
  
  

Experience:

• Proven ability to achieve high performance levels in a complex fast- moving environment
• Ability to work independently, set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Proven ability to work with various levels of the organization, from first line personnel to the executive team
• Ability to manage through teamwork and influence, as well as gain commitment
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of hourly time management system (Kronos)