First Line Leader - Finished Products

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.