Shift Supervisor, Pulp Mill

RYAM is a global leader in high purity cellulose used in filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high-performance plastics, propellants, and various industrial applications. With specialized assets producing cellulose specialties, viscose pulp, fluff pulp, paperboard, high-yield pulp, and co-products like biofuels and lignin, RYAM operates manufacturing sites in the U.S., Canada, and France, generating $1.5 billion in revenue in 2025. The company’s century-long development of intellectual property and manufacturing processes ensures unique quality and consistency, serving customers in over 40 countries across five continents.

About the role

The Shift Supervisor, Pulp Mill, leads and manages manufacturing operations for a designated shift to optimize mill performance, meet customer requirements, and achieve plant objectives. Responsibilities span safety, housekeeping, quality, production, environmental control, equipment repair, cost control, chemical usage, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety efforts on shift to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping, and comply with regulations and mill policies.
• Implements improvement initiatives, corrects unsafe conditions, and responds to safety concerns to ensure a safe working environment.
• Supervises operators on shift, manages performance, and promotes teamwork through coaching and training (OJT and SkillsNow).
• Assigns and schedules employees to maximize effectiveness within labor agreement constraints, addressing performance deficiencies as needed.
• Ensures safe maximum pulp production that meets manufacturing specifications and customer requirements, maintaining quality and environmental parameters.
• Coordinates and prioritizes shift maintenance activities, consulting with maintenance personnel to ensure timely equipment repairs.
• Assigns operating personnel to perform preventive maintenance and maintenance assist activities.
• Conducts periodic rounds of assigned areas to monitor employee performance, equipment conditions, housekeeping, safety, production, and environmental compliance.
• Manages shift operations to control costs related to labor, supplies, expenses, and chemicals.
• Keeps other supervisors informed of operations and special problems, coordinating repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintains up-to-date personnel records and documents labor relations issues, employee counseling, and grievances.
• Communicates effectively with management to obtain necessary support and ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and Rayonier’s Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate Conduct.
• Promotes and carries out the company’s affirmative action and equal opportunity programs.

Requirements

• BS degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role (pulp operations preferred).
• Well-developed knowledge of pulp manufacturing, plant maintenance practices, and project management.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Bonus and merit opportunities.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Retirement plan.