Shift Supervisor

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Supervisor for our Converting Department in the Plattsburgh, NY Mill.

The Converting Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership with accountability for all hourly employees on the shift, safety, and environmental compliance.

They will also coach, train and develop personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving and technical skills.

This role will have roughly 12 direct reports and will report to the Operations Manager.

We are hiring for two openings for this position; one will be a day shift opportunity and one will be a night shift opportunity.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue.

What You Will Do


* Build and develop capability of on-shift personnel


* Be a business partner with Manufacturing Engineers in their respective areas


* Ensure safety and environmental ownership and compliance


* Identify and correct unsafe conditions and acts, recognizing positive safety performance as well as individual and team contributions to a safer workplace


* Lead operational and shift maintenance initiatives in accordance with the Asset Strategy to achieve maximum asset capability


* Provide performance feedback and coaching: appraising performance and providing feedback as needed


* Assist in resolving complaints and issues; hold employees accountable in a fair and consistent manner, and communicate issues and results daily


* Act as a positive change agent for continued transformation and improvement


* Develop and foster an environment where employees are contribution motivated


* Work within the bounds of a union contract (USW)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 1+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse facility


* Able to work rotating shifts and weekends

What Will Put You Ahead


* Previous supervisory experience in an organized labor union environment


* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business


* Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience or certifications

For this role, we anticipate paying $70k - $90k per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.

In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses.

Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday produc...