Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

Reporting to the Pulp and Power Superintendents the Pulp Mill Foreman for the Arkansas Kraft Division will have operating responsibility for safety, quality, cost, productivity, and management of the pulp mill and powerhouse crews.

A degreed and experienced paper mill operations supervisor is preferred, experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.  The Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor should have at least 3 years of progressively more accountable operations supervisory experience ideally within the paper industry.  While qualified candidates may come from outside the paper industry, it is expected that they will have similar experience in a highly automated process manufacturing environment and be accustomed to large-scale production in a commodity driven low-cost business. While expertise in all aspects of paper mill operations is vital, it is equally important that the successful candidate have a proven record of developing and implementing training within operational crews. 

• Qualified candidates will have a keen business acumen, combined with strong fiscal awareness and understanding –as it relates to cost control/reduction, particularly in response to immediate and critical operational decisions.
• In addition to a full complement of leadership skills – including the ability to lead teams in a union environment – it is also important for the Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor to bring knowledge of personnel development and maintenance coordination. Incorporating continuous improvement processes and best practices will be keys to the success of the Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels.
• Provide leadership to maintain and improve safe working conditions and maintaining good housekeeping practices.