Description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Leader for the Pulp and Utility areas of our containerboard mill in Toledo, OR. The Shift Leader will be responsible for leading shift employees to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework. The Shift Leader is also responsible for supervising and coordinating real-time production efforts that result in sustained improvement in all associated work processes including: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs. The Shift Leader reports to the Department Area Leader. Long-term value is created through the application of the company’s business philosophy of Principle Based Management and Georgia-Pacific’s Guiding Principles.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Lead a shift team in the production of containerboard in a safe and efficient manner and to take ownership of the existing safety and quality processes
• Coordinate real-time efforts of area teams to safely meet the daily production plan
• Supervise shift employees in the pulp and utilities area of the mill
• Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment and ownership and holding employees accountable
• Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
• Promote employee involvement, providing coaching, feedback and direction as required
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues
• Provide safety training to crew members and deliver training materials in a meaningful approach
• Provide coaching and performance management
• Utilize excellent communication skills
• Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, non-air conditioned or unheated areas while adhering to all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• The hours are a rotating 12-hour shift which includes two days 5:30AM-5:30PM and two nights 5:30 PM-5:30 AM with four days off

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
• Experience with coaching, training, and developing staff
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
• Experience in a wood products manufacturing environment

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Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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