Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor
The Position
We currently have an opening for a fulltime salary exempt Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor. In this role, the Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor is the operations leader responsible for overseeing the pulp mill during day and evening shifts, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and within quality and environmental standards. The Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Pulp Mill Superintendent.
About Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC)
The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.
At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.
Qualifications
Job Title: Power and Recovery Shift Supervisor
Job Responsibilities
• Directs pulp mill operators, utility operators, and other shift personnel.
• Monitors the performance of equipment such as digesters, washers, bleach plants, evaporators, recovery boilers, and recausticizing systems.
• Coordinates startup, shutdown, and process changes.
• Responds to operational upsets and emergencies.
• Ensures the crew follows all mill and job safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Promptly investigates safety, fire, and environmental incidents. Completes and submits an investigation report prior to the end of the shift.
• Ensures proper operation and management of processes and equipment to meet paper machine needs and environmental compliance requirements.
• Monitors mill operations and directs the crew to meet quality, operating, process, and production targets/objectives. Secures appropriate resources to return the process/operation to target when deviations occur.
• Responsible for crew training and coordination for job skills and safety.
• Acts as shift incident commander for oil spills, fires, emergency response, evacuation alarms, and water and power outages.
• Responsible for shift administration of mill lockout policies and procedures, confined space entry, hot work, and fall arrest procedures.
• Works closely with the Front End Shift Supervisor to coordinate mill activities and achieve business results.
• Confronts unprofessional behavior and takes appropriate disciplinary action.
• Coordinates the Emergency Response Team.
• Provides performance management for direct reports, including tracking and improving individual and team performance and conducting regular feedback sessions.
Required Experience
• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Pulp and Paper Science, OR a minimum of five years of experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Supervisory skills at a minimum of the relief foreman level.
• Ability to track employee development, conduct annual performance reviews and observations, and support employee growth.
• Knowledge of the labor agreement and ability to administer it consistently in accordance with the contract.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership attitudes and behaviors that reflect the organization's mission and vision.
• Experience directing shift personnel and coordinate mill operations to meet safety, quality, environmental, and production objectives.
• Experience responding to operational upsets, emergencies, and incidents.
• Commitment to safe work practices, employee training, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills
• Experience supervising pulp mill operators, utility operators, or other personnel in a pulp and paper manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with pulp mill processes and equipment, including digesters, washers, bleach plants, evaporators, recovery boilers, and recausticizing systems.
• Experience coordinating emergency response activities and serving in an incident command role.
• Experience administering mill safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and fall protection.
• Experience investigating safety, fire, or environmental incidents and preparing investigation reports.
• Experience managing employee performance, providing coaching and feedback, and addressing performance or conduct issues.
• Experience coordinating shift activities with other departments to support production goals and business objectives.
Employment Terms
• Full-time, salaried exempt position.
• Salary range: $103,500 to $160,500 DOE.
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life, vision, and long-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan.
• Nine paid holidays and seven floating holidays per calendar year.
• Three or more weeks of paid vacation, depending on position.
• Annual safety shoe allowance of $200.
• Rotating tour consisting of two 12-hour day shifts, two 12-hour night shifts, followed by four days off.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug testing, as this is a safety-sensitive position.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required at hire.
Port Townsend Paper Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free workplace.