Pulp and Utilities Shift Leader

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Leader for the Pulp and Utility areas 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 and plays a key role on the pulp and utilities team of 120+ employees.

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

Our Team

Georgia Pacific Toledo is one of five containerboard manufacturing sites within our Packing & Cellulose division.

They are also a recycling leader in the Northwest United Sates.

The team is currently comprised of 480+ dedicated employees.

The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean and offers many local outdoor activities 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 5:30AM-5:30PM and two nights 5:30 PM-5:30 AM with four days off

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment


* Experience with coaching, training, and/or developing staff


* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production r...