First Line Leader - Finished Products

Job description

Position Title

First Line Leader – Finished Products Pay Rate : $95,000 – 120,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time Physical Location : Prattville Mill This position provides the first level of supervision to employees working rotating shifts on two linerboard paper machines. The Finished Products First Line Leader is responsible for leading approximately 15-20 hourly union employees. Responsibilities include performance management, one to ones, attendance management, safety, productivity, product quality, cost, employee engagement and training.

The Job You Will Perform

Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures; Report all safety incidents and lead incident investigations; Complete housekeeping audits and set cleanliness standards for the shift; Hold the crew accountable for documenting all breaks and completing break prevention rounds; Field day preparation and execution for each paper machine; Manage lockout/tagout for daily and emergency work; Set appropriate goals and expectations to achieve OME targets; Hold crew members accountable for quality and off standard production; Conduct semi-annual one to ones with team members in the Finished Products Department.

The Skills You Will Bring

Paper manufacturing experience and/or equivalent work experience, required. A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred. Non-degreed candidates must have applicable/relevant work experience.

Required Qualifications

working extended hours often and with short notice, a strong sense of ownership and urgency, clearly visible leadership skills, and working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive technical skills in papermaking, Process Book and Pi/PARCView, mill procurement practices and manufacturing work systems. Candidates must also be able to use strong interpersonal skills to build trust, respect and teamwork with hourly and salaried personnel.