Purpose:

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business?  Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow.  Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. 

Summary Description:

This position is responsible for supervising continual economic and efficient production in all areas of the paper machine system (stock prep, paper machine, coater, finishing).  Provides first level of hourly supervision for production employees as needed to assure safe and efficient work.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise continual economic and efficient production in all areas of the paper machine system (stock prep, paper machine, coater, finishing).
• Provide safety, quality, technical, and operational support for the paper machine system.
• Lead and guide the development of crew members.   
• Maintain safe operation for employees.
• Ensure quality standards for finished product are met.
• Work effectively with different groups on the mill site including maintenance, shipping, quality and technical departments. 
• Improve productivity and efficiency by positively interacting with crew members and management to perform basic troubleshooting, lead problem resolution and implement corrective actions.
• Educate and administer the labor agreement, policies, and work rules with the crews.
• Effectively use and support mill systems such as work notification processes, shift log books and computerized data management systems such as PI and Center lining (PVR-Process Variability Reduction). 
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Work with hourly and management employees to improve training materials/process. 
• Promote Operational Excellence by focusing on operator engagement, coaching, and mentoring with utilization of the Document Management System (DMS).

Required Experience and Education:

Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Pulp Paper Science or related field; or 5 or more years of hands-on experience working in a paper mill environment. 
• 3 - 5 years Supervisor experience.

Required skills:

Minimum Required Skills:

• Good communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong aptitude for mechanical, chemical processes, and computerized systems.
• Ability to make difficult decisions.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts following the salaried DuPont Schedule (days and nights).

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug testing.