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Ahlstrom

Paper Mill Supervisor

Kaukauna, WI · On-site

The Paper Mill Supervisor has overall responsibility for managing the daily activities of on-shift ... making sure employees' training requirements are completed. * Participate and/or lead identified ...

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Offset Web Pressman

Shawano, WI

$22 - $32/hr

Loading paper, making adjustments for paper size, and ensuring correct pressure and registration between plates and ink. Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print ...

Social Influence LLC

Offset Web Pressman

Shawano, WI · On-site

$22 - $32/hr

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Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Scranton, PA

$102.50K - $133.10K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Scranton, PA · On-site

$102.50K - $133.10K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Binghamton, NY

$99.10K - $128.80K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

Triosim

Lead Field Service Millwright

West Monroe, LA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Oversee installation, alignment, and repair of rotating equipment and paper-making machinery * Perform and verify precision alignments, preventive maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting

Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Philadelphia, PA

$104.40K - $135.70K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$104.40K - $135.70K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Hazleton, PA

$102.60K - $133.30K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

Foth

Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Hazleton, PA · On-site

$102.60K - $133.30K/yr

Paper making technology (towel and tissue) * Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates) * Construction support and commissioning experience Preferred Qualifications: * 15+ years of ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for paper making in the United States is $24.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Paper Making job involves the process of producing paper from raw materials like wood pulp, recycled fibers, or other plant-based sources. Workers in this field operate machinery, monitor quality, and ensure the efficient production of paper products. Responsibilities may include controlling the pulp mixture, drying sheets, and maintaining production equipment. This role is essential in industries such as packaging, printing, and office supply manufacturing.

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To thrive in Paper Making, you need a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with additional vocational training. Familiarity with industrial papermaking equipment, quality control systems, and safety regulations is frequently required, and certifications in machine operation or workplace safety are beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication make candidates stand out in fast-paced production environments. These skills are essential because they ensure efficient, safe operations and help maintain the quality and consistency of paper products.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in Paper Making?

A typical day in Paper Making involves operating and monitoring large industrial machinery to produce various types of paper, conducting regular quality checks, and troubleshooting any mechanical or process-related issues that arise. You’ll often work as part of a team alongside machine operators, quality control specialists, and maintenance staff to ensure smooth production and adherence to safety standards. The work environment can be fast-paced, requiring both physical stamina and attention to detail. Shifts may vary depending on the employer, and overtime is sometimes required during busy production periods. This role offers valuable experience in the manufacturing sector and can lead to positions with greater responsibility, such as shift supervisor or production manager.
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Paper Mill Supervisor

Ahlstrom

Kaukauna, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Ahlstrom rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 55 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?
The Paper Mill Supervisor has overall responsibility for managing the daily activities of on-shift crews in the paper mill, including directing shift maintenance demands for operating the business. This is a key position that works closely with other mill shift supervisors to ensure employee safety, quality, maintenance, and productivity goals are met. The Paper Mill Supervisor provides management leadership across the mill during off hours, on nights, and weekends, acting as a key member of the mill's emergency response process.
Responsibilities
  • Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
  • Administer consistent application of all company policies.
  • Ensure on-shift performance meets work standards.
  • Communicate expectations to employees and evaluate performance. Address individual or crew underperformance and take appropriate action.
  • Responsible for productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping.
  • Provide crews with needed equipment and training resources; provide guidance to foster individual growth.
  • Assist department trainers in making sure employees' training requirements are completed.
  • Participate and/or lead identified daily production meetings and monthly crew meetings.
  • Audit crews to ensure they are working safely, following safety requirements, and are able to identify potential hazards. Appropriately correct safety hazards and unsafe acts in a timely manner.
  • Lead safety investigations.
  • Assess processes for effectiveness and implement improvements.
  • Provide leadership in emergency situations.

Requirements
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Experience as a process engineer, temporary supervisor, or comparable role, in a paper manufacturing facility a plus
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage employee relations with positive outcomes
  • Above-average process orientation skills with a focus on process improvement
  • Experience in a union environment preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and direct a team to achieve desired goals
  • A safety leader with knowledge of industry safety standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Aptitude for learning new software systems
  • Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays

Competencies
  • Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal savvy, Time Management, Approachability, Ethics & Values and the ability to work comfortably in stressful situations

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com

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