As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
We are seeking resumes for a Supervisor - Paper Mill (Shift) (1 Opening) in our Wallula, WA facility.
Description of role:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of one (1) paper machine, while interfacing with the powerhouse, shipping, and maintenance departments to resolve daily issues.
Principle Accountabilities:
Responsible for employee safety, environmental compliance, machine efficiency, product quality, and crew training.
Responsible for crew meetings and communicating effectively to crew members and the day shift management team, ensuring and reinforcing that safety is a number one priority.
Resolve short and long-term cost and productivity issues.
Lead troubleshooting of equipment operation problems by ensuring that crews are trained to operate machine(s) in safe and effective manner.
Assist in identifying productivity, quality and efficiency bottlenecks.
Exercise leadership to improve safety and develop self-directed work teams.
Ability to work with other paper machine supervisors effectively and maintain a successful continuous operation.
Effective daily communication with crew, peers, and day shift management.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or bio-resource (pulp & paper) science engineering or 3+ years in a similar leadership role.
Minimum three years' experience in paper machine operations.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.
The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have strong demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams.
Problem solving skills and the ability to positively implement change are required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
At PCA, we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
So a partnership with PCA isn’t just about buying boxes. It’s about building a relationship with a knowledgeable, trusted, committed source; adding value to your business; and actively contributing to your success in the marketplace.
Whether you are looking for conventional shipping containers, custom-printed corrugated boxes, custom packaging or eye-catching retail visual displays, PCA is here to deliver the right packaging solution on time and on budget.
At PCA, our people are as sharp at posing questions as they are at providing answers. With good reason… We realize that the key to offering responsive customer service is never taking our customers for granted. That’s why at the same time you’re learning about our products and how we do business, we’re learning about yours.
So don’t be surprised if PCA people collaborate more than you’re used to, or engage you in conversations that go beyond flute profiles and stacking strength. For PCA people, it’s all about understanding customer service — doing our very best to give you the ideas and products that support your needs.