Shift Team Leader

Job Title: Shift Team Leader

Compensation: $93,400 – $116,700 - VCP 10%

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At ND Paper, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Provide leadership on a rotating shift for the entire Biron Division, typically with emphasis in the Paper and Packaging Production areas. Leadership must be consistent with high expectations, caring and accountability, and drive to exceed all goals – safety, environmental, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Administer the labor agreement, company policies and work rules. Complete audits each shift to ensure conformance to mill policies and expectations. Promote idea generation that will drive an evolution of best practices within the confines of our established processes.
• Utilizing daily plans communicated by area managers; Lead, mentor, and guide the development of crews into self-sufficient, proficient, autonomous operating teams that are supporting and driving initiatives that improve the safety, quality, cost competitiveness and productivity of the Biron Division. This involves coaching and developing team members to be self-directed, technically skilled, and accountable to job responsibilities, and their fellow employees.
• Assist area managers in the development or improvement of processes that are roadblocks to crew self-sufficiency. Work with operators, supervisors, engineers, business unit managers, and HR Technical Trainer to improve training materials and processes.
• Lead incident investigations on safety, reliability, and human performance issues through proper utilization of supporting tools.
• Perform off-shift and weekend maintenance prioritization. Assist production and maintenance personnel with shift maintenance activity coordination to safely minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure good communication between business units and departments that promotes cooperation to achieve desired outcomes and improved mill productivity.
• Provide on-shift training for all employees regarding problem solving and decision-making processes.
• Lead and drive operator training processes through field knowledge testing and signoff.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback to employees on successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Possess ambulatory capabilities to move around the mill, climb ladders and catwalks.
• Leadership that gets results through facilitating the crews’ execution of area plans and conformance to standard processes. Lead with WHY.

Preferred Experience

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

or

• At least three years of experience in any area of paper mill operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership experience.

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

ND Paper Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2025 Benefits. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!

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Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers 

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.