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Westrock

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Longview, WA · On-site

$93K - $155K/yr

Perform other duties as assigned by the Paper Mill Manager. What you need to succeed: * A BS degree in Engineering or equitant Paper Machine Supervisory experience. * 10+ years of Machine Level ...

Greif

Plant Project Engineer - Paper Mill

Austell, GA · On-site

$108K - $185K/yr

Job Requisition #: 033628 Plant Project Engineer - Paper Mill (Open) Job Summary: Leads and manages the capital budget within the mill. Utilizes lean manufacturing and project management skills to ...

Twin Rivers Paper Company

Mill Manager

Potsdam, NY · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Pulp & Paper Science or a related technical field. * Five to ten years' experience managing the major manufacturing functions of a paper mill or closely related ...

Westrock

Mill Trainee - West Point, VA (P)

West Point, VA · On-site

$23.34 - $26/hr

General Information Posting Job Title Mill Trainee Locations VA West Point Mill Employment Type ... We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve ...

pca

Capital Engineer

International Falls, MN · On-site

The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America ... Responsible to provide engineering services to maintenance and operating department personnel as ...

Clearwater Paper

Superintendent Paper Machine

Augusta, GA · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

With nearly 65 years of operation, the mill spans 3,000 acres and runs two paper machines that ... Works closely with the engineering team, business unit leaders, and shift supervisors to optimize ...

pca

Mechanical Engineer Counce Mill

Counce, TN

As a Mechanical Engineer at our paper mill facility, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective maintenance, repair, and optimization of mechanical equipment critical to the paper production ...

Greif

Mill Manager- Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$147K - $250K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience; Master's Degree preferred. * 7 plus years paper mill experience Knowledge and Skills: * Oral and written communication skills ...

Greif

Mill Manager- Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

$147K - $250K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience; Master's Degree preferred. * 7 plus years paper mill experience Knowledge and Skills : * Oral and written communication skills ...

Greif, Inc.

Mill Manager- Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$147K - $250K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience; Master's Degree preferred. * 7 plus years paper mill experience Knowledge and Skills : * Oral and written communication skills ...

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QualificationsTypically pursuing or recently completed engineering degreeCompleted engineering degree, some industry experience
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ResponsibilitiesAssisting senior engineers, learning plant operationsPerforming routine maintenance, data analysis, process improvements

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Production Supervisor, Paper Mill - Rhinelander, WI

Ahlstrom

Rhinelander, WI • On-site

Full-time

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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 goats
  • 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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