Paper Mill Shift Leader

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Leader for the Paper Mill area of our containerboard mill in Toledo, OR.

The Shift Leader will be responsible for leading shift employees to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework.

The Shift Leader is also responsible for supervising and coordinating real-time production efforts that result in sustained improvement in all associated work processes including: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs.

The Shift Leader reports to the Department Area Leader.

Long-term value is created through the application of the company's business philosophy of [1] Principle Based Management and Georgia-Pacific's Guiding Principles.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest.

The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean.

Many outdoor activities are available near the mill including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.

What You Will Do


* Lead a shift team in the production of containerboard in a safe and efficient manner and to take ownership of the existing safety and quality processes


* Coordinate real-time efforts of area teams to safely meet the daily production plan


* Supervise shift employees in the pulp and utilities area of the mill


* Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment and ownership and holding employees accountable


* Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards


* Promote employee involvement, providing coaching, feedback and direction as required


* Assist with troubleshooting production issues


* Provide safety training to crew members and deliver training materials in a meaningful approach


* Provide coaching and performance management


* Utilize excellent communication skills


* Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, non-air conditioned or unheated areas while adhering to all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)


* The hours are a rotating 12-hour shift which includes two days 6:30AM-6:30PM and two nights 6:30 PM-6:30 AM with four days off

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment


* Experience with coaching, training, and developing staff


* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications

What Will Put You Ahead


* Associate's Degree or higher


* Five (5) or more years of supervisory experien...