Production Shift Supervisor- Pulp & Power
Safety
Actively lead the crew in supporting safety with both words and actions. Based upon knowledge of mill safety policies, help identify and address behaviors and conditions for improvement. Enter work requests and safety concerns, work with crew to do the same. Track and communicate safety improvements to the crew. Be a role model and set the expectation for the crew working safely and provide regular follow up/feedback on observed behaviors - including holding direct reports accountable for working safely.
Environmental
Ensure crew is knowledgeable in the environmental regulations, responds properly to alarms, and engaging in behaviors that support mill environmental compliance.
Quality/Customer Satisfaction
Lead operators to consistently run equipment to the established targets, making a priority to understand the customer’s standards and expectations.
Efficiency/Cost
Work with the crew to identify, execute, and sustain cost reduction opportunities.
Production
Achieve/exceed targeted production rates without compromising safety, cost, quality, or environmental commitments.
People Development
Encourage crew members to identify and develop their strengths and areas of interest and help them to have opportunities to use them.
Training
Ensure that team members are systematically, consistently, and methodically trained and that the proper quantity of training occurs such that setting up on shift is maximized.
Employee/Labor Relations
Build positive relations with the crew based on the Smurfit Westrock values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, empowering employees to always do the right thing.
Goals and Responsibilities
Manage the quality of the pulp, steam, chemicals, water, and wastewater, ensuring all products are within specifications and meet customer needs.
Model and promote safety within the shift by leading safety meetings, responding to potential hazards, coordinating with shift maintenance to correct hazards, performing safety audits, and partnering with advocates and safety leaders to support all safety program initiatives.
Manage performance and downtime of the equipment by troubleshooting and preventing issues that could cause downtime and resolving issues in timely fashion.
Work with other salaried personnel to ensure equipment downtime is fully utilized and scheduled to optimize the maintenance work that can be performed while the equipment is down.
Partner with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner to identify and prioritize maintenance work.
Review production and quality results on the mill’s database(s) daily.
Lead the accident/incident investigation for any incidents that occur on your shift.
Assist with the review and approval of engineering drawings and designs to prevent equipment and/or process conflicts.
Utilize the department’s Standard Operating Guidelines to ensure compliance with the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
Assist with the review and updating of department training material, specifically working with operators to coach them in the qualification process.