Job Title: Pulp Business Operations Supervisor

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends

Position Summary:
The Pulp Business Supervisor is responsible for leading safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations within the Pulp Business area. This role ensures production goals are met while fostering a high-performance team culture. The supervisor will actively engage with employees, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standard.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead by example to promote safety, accountability, and collaboration.
• Coach and evaluate team members to support performance and development.
• Facilitate daily safety talks, training plans, and individual check-ins.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching, counseling, and performance discussions.

Daily Operations

• Prepare for and lead Centerline meetings; review KPIs and shift performance.
• Monitor production systems (PI, Proficy) and respond to process deviations.
• Conduct shift handoffs, review eLogger entries, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Manage shift staffing, training assignments, and lockout verifications.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments, Environmental BMP tours, and safety PM’s.
• Respond to environmental alarms and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead safety improvement initiatives and track progress.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Collaborate with maintenance to identify and prioritize work.
• Enter and manage SAP notifications; ensure PMs are completed and closed.
• Support emergency and urgent work identification and communication.

Administrative Duties

• Submit timecards and manage overtime postings.
• Maintain crew schedules and update HR on training progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of pulping, utilities, and recovery operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PI, Proficy, and SAP.
• Experience in unionized environments and demonstrated leadership ability.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic production environment. You'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement.