Production Team Leader

Description

The Production Team Leader leads and directs the efforts of a non-exempt workforce in the safe operation of the Mill to produce a quality product within established company guidelines. This includes:

• Leading all team members to meet or exceed identified goals in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Control, Housekeeping, and Team Member Development.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable OSHA and Mill safety rules and environmental policies.
• Fully responsible for the Mill including all production and costs while on duty.
• Leading and directing the activities of a team to ensure a quality product is produced, packaged, and delivered to meet or exceed customers' expectations.
• Tours the Mill frequently to check for issues or problems related to Safety, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Housekeeping.
• Aligns personal behaviors to Smurfit WestRock’s Values: Integrity, Respect, Safety, and Loyalty.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with all team members and other employees at the Mill.
• Assists the Maintenance Department and Engineering Department as needed with planning, scheduling, and implementing plant shutdowns.
• Coordinates with staff and vendors including engineers, technicians, etc., for machine trials.

Requirements

• 10+ years Paper Mill experience required.
• Qualified in all 9 Cowpens Paper Mill Jobs, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Expert paper machine knowledge of all components (stock prep, dry end, wet end, finishing, etc.).
• Familiarity with Operations systems including: ParcView, Pi, Workforce Timekeeping, Panther, Ehko, etc.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) skills.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement process (E3, Yellow Belt, etc.) preferred.