Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Shift Team Leader for our Operations Department in the Plattsburgh, NY Mill. The Production Shift Leader 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. The shift for this position is 12 hour rotating shifts that fluctuate from 2 weeks of day shift to 2 weeks of night shift. Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue. Quilted Northern is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country. 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)
- 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing 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 $70,000-$90,000 per year. The role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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 products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. #LI-DP1
