Paper Cone Machine Tender Job Description Sample

Department: MFG Production

Position Type: Employee

Position Reports To: Plant Supervisor

Position Supervises: N/A

Pay Level:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for all aspects of machine operation and changeover activities to achieve and maintain world class quality. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety procedures including wearing of all required personal protective equipment.

• Effectively and safely operate and maintain the assigned machine and all related equipment to ensure all daily orders are met.

• Complete safety observations when assigned.

• Read and follow standard work for assigned machine.

• Follow all standard work processes.

• Verify proper components at the work station before beginning a job.

• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.

• Complete "If down, do" list for this position when conditions dictate.

• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly.

• Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed.

• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Actively participate in Total Process Control activities.

• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.

• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Basic math skills

• Effective written communication skills, including legibility

• Strong attention to detail

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Previous food manufacturing experience

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift(s): Evening

Regions: South

States: Tennessee

Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

Company Overview

Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve customers in 2,782 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states. Our Family of Companies also operates 2,268 pharmacies, 274 fine jewelry stores, 1,489 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. Kroger is dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™ by serving America through food inspiration and uplift and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: TN || Springfield || 1200 Industrial Blvd || 37172 || Delight Products || None || Manufacturing || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety, quality, cost and productivity of Q41 Machine drives

• Build Migration Plan on Paper Machine, Supers, Winders and 40 Machine

• Develop Continuous Improvement to gain on monthly OME average

• Responsible to ensure that systems are driving results that they were originally designed to capture

Required Skills

• Be able to readily asses problem areas

• Be able to resolve technical performance issues

• Enhancing control strategies on different Grades and Weights

• Develop training for in-house personnel

• Must have good communication skills

• Must be able to work in a team environment with operations and maintenance

• Must organize critical spare parts and assure proper levels are onsite

• Maintain capital plan to stay ahead of obsolescence

• Available for call-in when needed

• Expected to deal with all levels of management

• A track record of success in leading safety, managing through systems

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in the engineering or technology field Preferred

• 10 years experience working as a drive engineer

• Experience with high speed paper machines

• GE experience with DC300, Innovation, UC Controllers, Tosvert Drives, Versa Max I/O, IS Bus, D-Lan

Job LocationQuinnesec, Michigan, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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To plan, direct and maintain efficient manufacturing operation of the E3 paper machine meeting safety, production and quality requirements.

• Provide leadership in safety excellence

• Implement and lead paper machine area improvements by following Verso's Operational Excellence business model

• Close R-Gap budget initiatives by focusing on the three circles of improvement – People, Technical, Process Systems

• Convert the business plan to a daily operations plan

• Provide technical expertise in daily operations

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance; establish priorities for repair work; schedule shutdowns to optimize maintenance repairs

• Participate in Capital Projects planning and budgeting.

Required Skills

• Thorough understanding of unit operations, process equipment, and technology

• In depth knowledge of plant operations, maintenance spending constraints, production commitments, costs, margins, capital projects, small projects and turnarounds

• Ability to give encouragement, guidance, and direction to others to improve performance

• Ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy

• Ability to reach a conclusion using relevant information and data and to determine the best course of action in a timeframe that is consistent with business requirements

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both union and management

• Ability to motivate and direct those supervised, as well as the ability to develop organizational talent.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in pulp & paper science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience

• 7+ years of related paper, operational, or manufacturing/industrial experience

• Proven experience with several leadership behaviors: Leading and Advocating Change, Drive for Results, Communication, Managerial Courage, Building and Effective Team, and Managing through Systems

Verso Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Job LocationEscanaba, Michigan, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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About WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 45,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 300 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

Paper Machine Superintendent - Stevenson, AL
1611 County Road 85

Stevenson, Alabama, 35772

United States

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Paper Machine Superintendent to work in partnership with leadership and employees at our Stevenson Mill in Stevenson, Alabama. Stevenson is centrally located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama. This is a unionized facility with approximately 400 employees.

This position will have the opportunity to demonstrate ownership and lead initiatives designed to drive continuous and step change improvement in our corrugated medium paper machine operation. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, executing and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of the operation. The Machine Superintendent must be a strong leader with a knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment and paper making skills.

What you need to succeed:

• The preferred candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Paper Science or related field with five plus year's operations experience within the paper industry including three plus year's supervisory experience, however candidates with ten plus years' progressive and practical paper making experience including five plus years' paper machine supervisory experience will be considered.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Troubleshooting skills of the paper making process using PI, DCs, on machine, and Root cause analysis.

• Strong planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience within a unionized environment is preferred

How you will impact WestRock:

• Providing leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations

• Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel

• Plan and control production performance

• Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures

• Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications

• Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departments

• Create an environment of respect, trust, accountability and excellence

• Empower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower costs

• Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs

• Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals.

• Mange clothing inventories and trials with documented goals and results

• Track and maintain consumable equipment wear to measure cost and efficiency

• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency

• Track and improve quality and customer relations

• Reduce waste from off specification production and/or losses

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Position Summary

ACCO Brands, the Home of GREAT Brands built by GREAT People, is one of the world's largest suppliers of branded office products, with annual revenues of nearly $1.7 billion.

We are seeking an employee to work as a Machine Operator 4 in our Booneville facility's Paper Clip Production Line. This position is responsible for ensuring that all daily production activities in the production areas are effectively and expeditiously carried out by them and the team they lead. Directly supervises employees in the Production departments. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. We are hiring for all 3 shifts.

This position offers competitive pay. Employees that work on 2nd and 3rd shift are also paid a shift differential. We also offer outstanding benefits, paid vacation, and an excellent working environment. The employee that joins our team is immediately eligible to sign up for our GREAT benefits package.

Principle Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Performs start-up and shutdown procedures for production line.

• Reviews orders from a defined specification sheet or receives instructions from Supervisor to ensure that materials and specifications are correct.

• Coordination of production activities in the plant to satisfy performance to schedule requirements.

• Ensure all safety rules and regulations are strictly enforced and all general housekeeping practices are observed.

• Assume full responsibilities for maintaining highest quality of all items produced or packaged.

• Communicate with production manager, production supervisor, buyer/planner and lead persons from other shifts to ensure priorities of scheduled items are running according to the plan.

• Ensure readiness of equipment and that set ups are ready and run when necessary including shift start up.

• Responsible for operator and set up training on their shift.

• Assist the production supervisor and/or production manager in resolution of teammate issues.

• Exercise responsibility for special projects as assigned.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures.

• Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time.

• Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

• Initiative

• Asks for and offers help when needed.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

• Must be able to read and comprehend simple English instructions, written correspondence and memos and have the ability to write simple correspondence to include reports of production.

• Possess basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

• Must be able to load raw materials, and use a chain hoist, tape measure, hand tools, shear, knives, heat shoe, bar sealer, razor blades and chopper and to perform the job functions safely.

• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and to stand, stoop, bend, reach.

Working Conditions: Time is spent on the factory floor in a factory environment. Personal safety equipment could include safety glasses, hearing protection, and possibly safety shoes. Building is temperature controlled but would be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, machine noises, and is in the proximity of moving machine parts.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

Company Overview

ACCO Brands markets products in over 100 countries across the globe through our own sales force and distribution networks.

As one of the world's largest suppliers of school supplies and office products we pride ourselves in reaching the world on a daily basis with our products. Companies, students, teachers, parents and business professionals alike in more than 100 countries use our products each day. Here at ACCO Brands, we're proud of our more than 100 years of industry leadership and innovation, and we're focused on delivering exceptional value for our shareholders and customers by providing unique, leading-edge, branded office products. We look forward to continuing our tradition by hiring talented individuals guided by a spirit of innovation.

Our industry-leading brands and products include AT-A-GLANCE® and Day-Timer®, Five Star®, GBC®, Hilroy®, Kensington®, Marbig, Mead®, Quartet®, Rexel, Swingline®, Tilibra®, Wilson Jones and many others.

ACCO Brands USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity EmployerACCO Brands USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Supervise continual economic and efficient production in all areas of the paper machine system (stock prep, paper machine, coater, finishing). Provide safety, quality, technical, and operational support for the paper machine system. Lead and guide the development of crew members.

• Maintain safe operation for employees

• Ensure quality standards for finished product are met

• Work effectively with different groups on the mill site including maintenance, shipping, quality and technical

• Improve productivity and efficiency by positively interacting with crew members and management to perform basic troubleshooting, lead problem resolution and implement corrective actions

• Educate and administer the labor agreement, policies, and work rules with the crews

• Effectively use and support mill systems such as work notification processes, shift log books and computerized data management systems such as PI and Centerlining (PVR – Process Variability Reduction)

• Work with hourly and management employees to improve training materials/process

• Participate in Kaizen events

• Promote Operational Excellence by focusing on operator engagement, coaching, and mentoring with utilization of the Document Management System (DMS)

Required Skills

• Good communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills

• Strong aptitude for mechanical, chemical processes, and computerized systems

• Ability to make difficult decisions

• Ability to work 12 hour shifts (days and nights)

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science or related field; or 5 or more years of hands on experience working in a paper mill environment
• 2 - 5 years Supervisor experience

Job LocationEscanaba, Michigan, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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Chillicothe, OH Facility, Chillicothe, OH

Engineering, Manufacturing & Production

Role

To supervise and direct the operations of 12 Paper Machine areas which include both 12 Paper Machine and the 12 Finishing departments. To manufacture quality products while optimizing all aspects of employee safety, manufacturing efficiency and company profitability.

Accountabilities

To effectively supervise (on the assigned shift) the timely and economical production of the Company's products as listed below:

• Take a leadership role in establishing a safe workplace by following established safety rules and holding all employees accountable for working safely; Maintain a clean and safe workplace through good housekeeping practices;

• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating direction, job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures;

• Maintain working relationships with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement;

• Possess leadership skills including the ability to communicate a direction and expectations, to lead by example, recognize exceptional performance, deal with non-performance, and understand when and how to involve people correctly;

• Supervise the effective training of people, assigning work, counseling, appraising, transferring, and providing disciplinary action, as necessary within provisions of formal agreements between management and recognized employee bargaining groups;

• Participation in supervisory, safety and other appropriate meetings where subjects such as safety, quality, and other related operational problems are discussed;

• Inspecting operations, assuring that equipment is in proper operating condition, and that established production standards are satisfied;

• Monitoring and adjusting operations to satisfy customer expectations;

• Willingness to work diverse hours, including a 12 hour (Dupont Swing) schedule;

• Participating in team efforts to achieve mill-wide goals;

• Review operations continually to introduce methods or procedures which will achieve economics in operation or quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years in a papermaking facility preferably on a paper machine;

• Self-starter and extremely motivated;

• Must demonstrate pro-active skills in problem identification and developing solutions;

• Knowledge of SAP and OptiVISION systems, a plus;

• Must be detail oriented and have good decision making skills under stressful situations.

For job specific hazards and safety requirements, refer to the established safety policies.

EOE/Vet/Disability

AA Employer

Employment Opportunity:

Domtar is currently seeking a Shift Leader for the Port Huron, MI mill. The mill is a four machine non-integrated operation producing 115,000 tons of lightweight specialty and printing papers annually. End uses for Port Huron products include packaging and converting grades for quick-serve foods, candy, and medical market segments, as well as papers for various books, catalogs, and financial publications.

The Shift Leader reports to the department team lead and is responsible to direct, coach, guide and motivate team members while ensuring proper training has been provided as detailed within the qualifications process for all bargaining unit employees. As the shift lead you will ensure that safety, productivity and quality are maintained through the effective organization and use of personnel, raw materials and machinery. The successful candidate must be able to anticipate potential problems and use all available resources to prevent or solve these problems. You will be able to inspire safety through the consistent application of mill safety rules, organization and scheduling of safety training, and the timely completion of corrective safety issues while maintaining a productive operation.

Position Requirements

Requirements:

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements for consideration:

• Must be able to organize time, budget, and people

• Be self-motivated / recognizes and initiates needed work without direction

• Excellent analytical, verbal interpersonal and reasoning skills

• Ability to create and maintain a respectful, productive environment for all employees

• Utilize employee engagement to support implementation of new processes and methods and ongoing change management

• Be able to multi-task

• Work across boundaries to accomplish necessary work

• Trouble shooting ability

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 5-10 years of paper making experience

• Previous leadership experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Purpose:

Direct and coordinate operations and personnel on the 16 Line Paper Machine. Carry out responsibilities in a manner which will ensure maximum production of paper, meeting all quality requirements in the most efficient, economical, and safest manner.

Key Accountabilities:

• Fully support the mill safety programs

• Support mill Operational Excellence initiatives

• Convert the Business Plan to a daily operations plan

• Provide technical expertise in the daily operations of the unit including assisting Operators in resolving gaps between production and the plan

• Analyze and allocate production losses

• Work with the maintenance planners and supervisors to ensure operating plan and reliability issues are coordinated

• Works with Area Maintenance/Operational Resources to plan and support outages

• Develop goals and implementation strategies for productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, and safety improvements for Dry End operations.

• Maintain harmonious relations with team members by consistent and correct application of contract provisions and company policies to avoid breach of contract, to ensure conformance to work rules and regulations, etc.; assist as needed in the handling of labor relations issues including grievances and disciplinary action.

• Help develop capital plans aimed at long term improvement of line operations.

• Provide leadership to the line while supporting mill vision.

• Supervise all production and quality activities for the line when on call for the weekend.

• Required to be on call during the week on a rotating basis

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in pulp and paper, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.

• At least three years of experience in paper mill operations on paper machines or coaters.

• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in pulp and paper, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.

• At least three years of experience in paper mill operations on paper machines or coaters.

Job LocationWisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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