Pulp Business Shift Supervisor

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Department: Pulp Business (Pulp Mill & Utilities)

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends

Position Summary:
The Pulp Business Supervisor is responsible for leading safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations within the Pulp Business area. This role ensures production goals are met while fostering a high-performance team culture. The supervisor will actively engage with employees, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standard.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead by example to promote safety, accountability, and collaboration.
• Coach and evaluate team members to support performance and development.
• Facilitate daily safety talks, training plans, and individual check-ins.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching, counseling, and performance discussions.

Daily Operations

• Prepare for and lead Centerline meetings; review KPIs and shift performance.
• Monitor production systems (PI, Proficy) and respond to process deviations.
• Conduct shift handoffs, review eLogger entries, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Manage shift staffing, training assignments, and lockout verifications.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments, Environmental BMP tours, and safety PM's.
• Respond to environmental alarms and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead safety improvement initiatives and track progress.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Collaborate with maintenance to identify and prioritize work.
• Enter and manage SAP notifications; ensure PMs are completed and closed.
• Support emergency and urgent work identification and communication.

Administrative Duties

• Submit timecards and manage overtime postings.
• Maintain crew schedules and update HR on training progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of pulping, utilities, and recovery operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PI, Proficy, and SAP.
• Experience in unionized environments and demonstrated leadership ability.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic production environment. You'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.