Production Shift Supervisor - Liner Mill

Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.

About the role

The Production Supervisor’s core responsibilities are to support the Liner Mill operating areas with focus on the following core categories: work to keep key indicators in the Liner Mill within operating excellence parameters; reliably produce a quality product; strive for safety and environmental excellence; develop operational talent.

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. The mill employs about 330 people.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in areas of crew safety, training, adherence to policies, and use of standard operating procedures, including periodic inspections of paper machines and area equipment.
• Continually assess the performance, knowledge, and skills of employees; recommend and initiate solutions for improvement.
• Coordinate department production activities, using discretion and decision-making skills, in accordance with department plans; work with operators to optimize machine productivity and uptime.
• Assist with maintenance and shutdown activities to complete shutdowns and maintenance work safely and efficiently.
• Establish and manage priorities on completing necessary maintenance work to support uptime and reliability goals.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills: the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail, and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization.
• Direct supervision of bargaining unit employees in the liner mill departments, including initiating and administering both positive and negative performance feedback.
• Understand and follow the Bargaining Agreement as it relates to personnel coordination.
• Perform as a team leader that will continuously pursue strategies to improve safety performance while efficiently producing a quality product.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts on both days and nights (6:00-6:00), and be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science, or Mechanical) or related field.
• Associate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science, or Mechanical) or related field with 2 or more years of supervisory experience.
• 2 years or more of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Paper and/or pulp manufacturing experience.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (specific eligibility criteria apply).