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Production Shift Supervisor - Liner Mill

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Virginia, Big Island
Aug 21, 2025
Your Job Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. The Production Supervisor's core responsibilities are to support the Liner Mill operating areas with focus on the following core categories: Work to keep key indicators in the Liner Mill at within operating excellence parameters Reliably produce a Quality Product Strive for Safety and Environmental Excellence Develop operational talent Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. The mill employs about 330 people. What You Will Do Provide leadership in areas of crew safety, training, adherence to policies, and use of standard operating procedures. Includes periodic inspections of paper machines and area equipment. Continually assess the performance, knowledge, and skills of employees. Recommend and initiate solutions for improvement. Coordinate department production activities, using discretion and decision-making skills, in accordance with department plans. Work with operators to optimize machine productivity and uptime. Assist with maintenance and shutdown activities, to complete shutdowns and maintenance work safely and efficiently. Establish and manage priorities on completing necessary maintenance work to support uptime and reliability goals. Strong analytical, trouble shooting and decision-making skills. Strong organizational skills: the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization. Direct supervision of bargaining unit employees in the liner mill departments. This includes, but is not limited to, initiating and administering both positive and negative performance feedback. Understand and follow the Bargaining Agreement as it relates to personnel coordination. Perform as a team leader that will continuously pursue strategies to improve safety performance while efficiently producing a quality product. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts on both days and nights (6:00-6:00), and be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science or Mechanical) or related field Associate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science or Mechanical) or related field with 2 or more years supervisory experience 2 years or more of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Paper and/or Pulp manufacturing experience 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-TC1