Paper Machine Foreman

About the role

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company (NDP) is seeking a Foreman to oversee production operations at its Longview, Washington Liquid Packaging facility. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop the capability of operating teams to achieve business results (safety, reliability, cost, quality) and satisfy customer requirements.
• Promote development and compliance with safe work practices.
• Provide team and individual feedback, coaching, and discipline.
• Absess and coordinate development of skills.
• Support facilitation of team and safety meetings.
• Ensure team members understand and meet customer expectations.
• Facilitate resolution of team issues that may arise.
• Coordinates operations activities and priorities with maintenance work to ensure maximum reliability of all equipment.
• Inspect repairs/modifications and observe test runs to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing appropriate reports for equipment/machinery and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Requirements

• Prefer a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in Pulp and Paper industry or other manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent planning and organizing abilities.
• High degree of initiative, motivation, and innovation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and practices.
• Exceptional communication skills: written, oral, and listening.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a highly challenging work environment.

Benefits

• Start on date of hire and include paid time-off, including vacation, eight paid holidays, and additional four floating holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Enhanced 401k with generous match and additional company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On-site Fitness Center.