Reporting to the Pulp Mill Operations Superintendent, the Pulp Mill Operations Shift Supervisor will play an integral part in the successful operation as crew leader and maintaining high standards for safety, environmental compliance, production optimization, quality control and equipment maintenance. Duties will be varied and include all aspects of the Pulp Mill Operations.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

• Directs the Pulp Mill Operations on a shift basis, to maintain maximum quality production in a safe and efficient manner.
• Constantly seeks ways to control costs and improve efficiency within the mill while complying with environmental regulations.
• Supervises shift crews in the application of approved procedures and policies within the Pulp Mill Operations.
• Actively participates in the mill safety program and ensures that all employees follow safe practice in the performance of their duties.
• Communicates with the Pulp Mill Area Maintenance to ensure that maintenance or repair work is identified and carried out properly.
• Ensures the Pulp Mill Operations Crews are accountable and adequately trained for the proper performance of their duties with a full understanding of their responsibilities and accountability. Identifies opportunities for training to increase the skill set of the team.

• Supervisory experience with strong and effective communications and inter-personal skills supported by supervisory experience, university or technical school graduate, or have equivalent experience with several years’ kraft pulp operations background. Pulp & Paper or Power Engineering certifications will also be considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret, prioritize and implement mill safety and environmental policies.
• Strong computer skills and able to learn quickly and efficiently.
• Strong mechanical/process background with technical and trouble shooting skills.
• Organization and implementation of the department safety program.
• Interfaces with our area maintenance team and provides maintenance priorities.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, direct and report on crew and departmental activities.